Crime in Trowbridge Adcroft: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Adcroft in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trowbridge Adcroft at a glance
- Crime trends in Trowbridge Adcroft
- Types of crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
- Trowbridge Adcroft compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trowbridge Adcroft
- Demographics of Trowbridge Adcroft
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), anti-social behaviour (110) and shoplifting (61) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Trowbridge Adcroft | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 522 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,219 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Trowbridge Adcroft of any year here (522 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 66%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 522 | 123.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 648 | 153.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 641 | 151.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,225 | 290.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,733 | 410.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,367 | 324.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,323 | 313.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,691 | 400.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,514 | 358.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trowbridge Adcroft recorded notably more public order (74% above the national rate), shoplifting (71% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 110 and criminal damage and arson fell from 63 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 42.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 26.1 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 14.5 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Public order | 49 | 11.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trowbridge Adcroft; the highest is Trowbridge Central (241.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Trowbridge Paxcroft (43.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Adcroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +95% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -65% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | -44% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | -63% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | -10% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | -50% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -56% |
| Bradford-on-Avon South | 289 | 64.2 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Trowbridge Adcroft over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near York Buildings | 52 |
| On or near Hill Street | 48 |
| On or near Francis Street | 37 |
| On or near Back Street | 21 |
| On or near Manvers Street | 20 |
| On or near Rodway Close | 19 |
| On or near Hyde Road | 15 |
| On or near Lower Court | 13 |
| On or near Hospital | 11 |
Of the 412 crimes in Trowbridge Adcroft with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Trowbridge Adcroft has an estimated population of 4,219 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trowbridge Adcroft average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Trowbridge Adcroft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trowbridge Adcroft a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Trowbridge Adcroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Trowbridge Adcroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Adcroft was down 19% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 648 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trowbridge Adcroft?
About 4,219 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trowbridge Adcroft?
Trowbridge Adcroft is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.