Safest Areas in Swindon 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stanton Fitzwarren (SN6) recorded the lowest crime rate in Swindon, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Swindon (SN1) recorded 679 crimes in the same period — more than 679x the crime count of the safest area. The 8 postcode areas analysed in Swindon span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, public order is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Public order
1
crimes
2
Other theft
4
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
82
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
166
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
261
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
262
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
679
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
679
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
262
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
261
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
166
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
82
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
7
Other theft
4
crimes
8
Public order
1
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Swindon?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stanton Fitzwarren (SN6) is the safest area in Swindon, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 8 areas analysed. Public order was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Swindon?

Swindon (SN1) recorded the most crime in Swindon in April 2026, with 679 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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