Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Swindon has less crime — 83 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Swindon in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 83, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). Swindon is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Swindon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 83 vs 233 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Swindon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Swindon recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 233).