Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 4, a 20.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Wroughton has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 4 vs 83 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wroughton 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 Wroughton had more Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 83).