Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN2 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 43, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (54) and Public order (25), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 43 vs 261 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 261).