Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Swindon has less crime — 82 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Swindon in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 82, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Trowbridge has more Anti-social behaviour (78). Swindon is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Swindon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 82 vs 307 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Swindon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Public order while Trowbridge had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swindon recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 307).