Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA14 · Wiltshire
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA9 · Somerset
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 48 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 48, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Trowbridge sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (55), while Wincanton has more Public order (8). Trowbridge sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 48 vs 233 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Trowbridge saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Public order. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 233).