Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 4, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wincanton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (23) and Shoplifting (5), while Wroughton has more Burglary (1) and 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 April 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Wincanton — 4 vs 43 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wincanton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Wroughton had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 43).