Trowbridge is the second most dangerous medium-sized towns in Wiltshire, and is the 24th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Trowbridge in 2021 was 78 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 31% higher than the Wiltshire rate of 53 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Trowbridge is the 97th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,188th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Trowbridge was the worst medium-sized town in Wiltshire for bicycle theft, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.11 per 1,000 inhabitants. March 2021 was also a bad month for Trowbridge residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for burglary, recording 8 crimes at a rate of 0.22 per 1,000 residents. Trowbridge recorded 11 reports of drugs during September 2021, 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 1,394 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 39. This is 11% higher than 2020's figure of 1,244 offences and a difference of 4.20 from 2020's crime rate of 35. Trowbridge's least common crime is theft from the person, with 12 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 17% from 2020's figure of 10 crimes.
Second Most Dangerous
Medium-Sized Towns, Wiltshire
25% higher, regional crime rate
South West
1.8% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Trowbridge is 25% higher than the South West and 1.8% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Trowbridge represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78 | 2,782 |
| 2020 | 75 | 2,692 |
| 2019 | 92 | 3,296 |
| 2018 | 91 | 3,252 |
| 2017 | 86 | 3,061 |
| 2016 | 83 | 2,978 |
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| Trowbridge | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,173 | 32.82 | 15,273 | 21.16 | 36% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 37 | 1.04 | 617 | 0.85 | 18% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 93 | 2.60 | 1,598 | 2.21 | 15% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 347 | 9.71 | 4,970 | 6.89 | 29% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 75 | 2.10 | 1,120 | 1.55 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 42 | 1.18 | 740 | 1.03 | 13% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 169 | 4.73 | 2,888 | 4.00 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 28 | 0.78 | 358 | 0.50 | 36% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 258 | 7.22 | 3,665 | 5.08 | 30% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.62 | 273 | 0.38 | 39% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 246 | 6.88 | 2,487 | 3.45 | 50% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 12 | 0.34 | 199 | 0.28 | 18% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 59 | 1.65 | 1,883 | 2.61 | 58% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,394 | 39.01 | 17,724 | 24.56 | 37% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 2,015 | 56.81 | 37% safer |
| Trowbridge | 2,782 | 77.85 | - |
| Salisbury | 3,312 | 81.46 | 4.4% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Charlotte Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Ashleigh Grove | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cavell Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Burderop Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Coronation Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Willow Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wilton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Silver Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Mill Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Biss Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Cloth Yard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kensington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Polebarn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Manvers Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Winterslow Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 35 | 31 | 27 | 33 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 6 | 3.8 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 0.84 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.64 | 0.78 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.1 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 14 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.48 | 0.76 | 0.28 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 34 | 36 | 35 | 39 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Trowbridge that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stallard Recreation Field | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Westfield Close Play Area | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 159 |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 16% safer |
| Trowbridge | 77.85 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 6% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 14% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 14% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 24% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 30% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 37% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 40% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 41% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 48% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge East | 579 | 57 | Third |
| Trowbridge North | 1,146 | 172 | First |
| Trowbridge South | 227 | 40 | Fifth |
| Trowbridge South East | 540 | 70 | Second |
| Trowbridge West | 292 | 53 | Fourth |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Trowbridge South (69) | Trowbridge North (532) |
| Bicycle Theft | Trowbridge West (2) | Trowbridge North (21) |
| Burglary | Trowbridge West (8) | Trowbridge North (31) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Trowbridge South (27) | Trowbridge North (108) |
| Drugs | Trowbridge West (4) | Trowbridge North (32) |
| Other Crime | Trowbridge South (1) | Trowbridge North (20) |
| Other Theft | Trowbridge South (14) | Trowbridge North (74) |
| Possession of Weapons | Trowbridge East (3) | Trowbridge North (13) |
| Public Order | Trowbridge South (19) | Trowbridge North (107) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Trowbridge South (1) | Trowbridge North (9) |
| Shoplifting | Trowbridge South (1) | Trowbridge North (162) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Trowbridge South (1) | Trowbridge North (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | Trowbridge South East (5) | Trowbridge West (14) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Trowbridge South (125) | Trowbridge North (549) |
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% |
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