Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 7 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Templecombe in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 7, a 11.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (7), while Templecombe has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 7 vs 82 incidents. That is 91% 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 Shoplifting and Public order while Templecombe had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 82).