Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Swindon has less crime — 261 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Trowbridge saw somewhat more crime than Swindon in April 2026 (307 vs 261 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 261 vs 307 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Trowbridge is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Public order while Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swindon recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 307).