Swindon vs Wroughton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swindon

SN3 · Swindon

235

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences108
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Public order19

Wroughton

SN4 · Swindon

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 235 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in February 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 4, a 58.8x difference. Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wroughton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon or Wroughton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 4 vs 235 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Swindon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (108 incidents) while Wroughton's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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