Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BA8 · Somerset
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 7 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Templecombe in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 7, a 37.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (55) and Public order (21), while Templecombe has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1). Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Templecombe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 7 vs 261 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 261).