Swindon vs Wroughton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Swindon

SN5 · Swindon

82

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting10
  • Public order7

Wroughton

SN4 · Swindon

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1

Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 4, a 20.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (36) and Shoplifting (10), while Wroughton has more Other theft (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon or Wroughton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 4 vs 82 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Swindon and Wroughton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Wroughton had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 82).

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