Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA13 · Wiltshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Westbury has less crime — 62 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon saw somewhat more crime than Westbury in April 2026 (82 vs 62 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (7), while Westbury has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Westbury recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 62 vs 82 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Westbury 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 Westbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Westbury recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 82).