Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 4, a 65.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (106) and Anti-social behaviour (55), while Wroughton has more Other theft (2) and Burglary (1). Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wroughton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 4 vs 261 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Wroughton had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 261).