Swindon vs Swindon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swindon

SN1 · Swindon

533

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences176
  • Anti-social behaviour118
  • Shoplifting58

Swindon

SN2 · Swindon

243

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Shoplifting18

Swindon has less crime — 243 vs 533 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded notably higher crime than Swindon in February 2026 — 533 vs 243 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Swindon records significantly more (176 vs 97 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon or Swindon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 243 vs 533 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Swindon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Swindon recorded 176 incidents of this type vs 97 in Swindon. Overall, Swindon had fewer total crimes (243 vs 533).

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