Trowbridge Crime Overview
Trowbridge is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Wiltshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Trowbridge in 2020 was 75 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 31% higher than the Wiltshire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Trowbridge is the 95th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,167th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Trowbridge was the worst medium-sized town in Wiltshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2020 was also a bad month for Trowbridge residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for burglary, recording 16 crimes at a rate of 0.45 per 1,000 residents. Trowbridge recorded 11 reports of drugs during August 2020, making its crime rate of 0.31 the worst medium-sized town for drugs in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Trowbridge are violence and sexual offences, with 1,244 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 35. This is 3.9% lower than 2019's figure of 1,293 offences and a difference of 1.37 from 2019's crime rate of 36. Trowbridge's least common crime is theft from the person, with 10 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 170% from 2019's figure of 27 crimes.
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Trowbridge Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Trowbridge This Year
| Trowbridge | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 970 | 27.14 | 14,474 | 20.06 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 37 | 1.04 | 526 | 0.73 | 30% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 134 | 3.75 | 1,947 | 2.70 | 28% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 312 | 8.73 | 4,907 | 6.80 | 22% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 101 | 2.83 | 1,534 | 2.13 | 25% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 41 | 1.15 | 831 | 1.15 | 0% safer |
| Other Theft | 160 | 4.48 | 2,830 | 3.92 | 12% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 23 | 0.64 | 293 | 0.41 | 36% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 236 | 6.60 | 3,362 | 4.66 | 29% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.70 | 253 | 0.35 | 50% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 267 | 7.47 | 2,458 | 3.41 | 54% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 10 | 0.28 | 205 | 0.28 | 0% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 102 | 2.85 | 2,186 | 3.03 | 6% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,244 | 34.81 | 16,322 | 22.62 | 35% more dangerous |
Crime in Trowbridge Compared To Wiltshire
Trowbridge Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 1,803 | 50.83 | 48% safer |
| Trowbridge | 2,692 | 75.33 | - |
| Salisbury | 3,117 | 76.66 | 1.7% more dangerous |
Trowbridge Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.2 | 6 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.98 | 1.7 | 0.84 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.53 | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.36 | 1.1 | 0.81 | 0.70 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 16 | 14 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.67 | 0.48 | 0.76 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 30 | 34 | 36 | 35 | Getting worse |
Changes In Trowbridge's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Trowbridge to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 11% safer |
| Trowbridge | 75.33 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 9% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 13% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 23% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 27% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 43% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 45% more dangerous |
Crime in Trowbridge's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge East | 561 | 55 | Third |
| Trowbridge North | 987 | 148 | First |
| Trowbridge South | 278 | 49 | Fifth |
| Trowbridge South East | 571 | 74 | Second |
| Trowbridge West | 296 | 53 | Fourth |
Trowbridge Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Trowbridge for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Trowbridge West (92) | Trowbridge North (389) |
| Bicycle Theft | Trowbridge West (1) | Trowbridge North (23) |
| Burglary | Trowbridge West (12) | Trowbridge North (48) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Trowbridge South East (50) | Trowbridge North (92) |
| Drugs | Trowbridge East (17) | Trowbridge North (30) |
| Other Crime | Trowbridge East (7) | Trowbridge North (20) |
| Other Theft | Trowbridge South (8) | Trowbridge North (66) |
| Possession of Weapons | Trowbridge West (1) | Trowbridge North (8) |
| Public Order | Trowbridge South (19) | Trowbridge North (87) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Trowbridge South East (1) | Trowbridge North (12) |
| Shoplifting | Trowbridge West (1) | Trowbridge North (166) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Trowbridge East (3) | Trowbridge North (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Trowbridge East (16) | Trowbridge North (46) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Trowbridge South (148) | Trowbridge North (385) |
Crime in Trowbridge During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Trowbridge change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Trowbridge saw a 450% increase in drugs. Trowbridge saw a large fall in drugs during November, when it fell by 86% compared to November in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Trowbridge's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -3% | -17% | -36% | -43% | -13% | +10% | +22% | -1% | +16% | +17% |
| Bicycle Theft | -57% | -60% | -38% | -78% | -71% | -50% | - | -75% | -33% | - |
| Burglary | +36% | -36% | -33% | -83% | -63% | -23% | -31% | +6% | -11% | -35% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -38% | -59% | -34% | -42% | +10% | +23% | -3% | -29% | -29% | -30% |
| Drugs | +50% | -20% | +450% | +91% | +160% | +450% | - | +33% | -86% | +29% |
| Other Crime | +33% | -40% | +100% | +100% | +250% | +200% | - | +67% | -50% | +100% |
| Other Theft | +117% | -57% | -41% | -20% | -55% | -32% | +23% | -33% | -38% | -39% |
| Possession of Weapons | -50% | +100% | +100% | +50% | -67% | -33% | -75% | -67% | -50% | -67% |
| Public Order | -29% | +8% | - | +55% | -11% | -7% | +13% | -17% | +44% | -13% |
| Robbery | -33% | - | -50% | +50% | +150% | - | -57% | - | - | +50% |
| Shoplifting | -42% | -50% | -76% | -64% | -72% | -53% | -51% | -8% | +73% | -41% |
| Theft From the Person | -50% | - | -67% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +40% | -64% | -33% | - | -50% | +14% | -44% | -6% | -81% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -20% | -16% | -11% | -20% | +23% | -16% | +20% | -7% | -9% | +17% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Trowbridge
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Trowbridge's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021