Crime in Trowbridge Adcroft: statistics, rates and trends
538 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Adcroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Trowbridge Adcroft
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
- About this data
538 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Adcroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trowbridge Adcroft has the 720th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trowbridge Adcroft | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 538 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.5 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,219 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Adcroft was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,696 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (538). Over the whole period it fell 64%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 538 | 127.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 655 | 155.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 628 | 148.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,333 | 316.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,696 | 402.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,372 | 325.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,342 | 318.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,673 | 396.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,515 | 359.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trowbridge Adcroft over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 44.1 | 1.29 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 25.4 | 1.65 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 14.9 | 1.80 | +17% |
| Public order | 48 | 11.4 | 1.71 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 10.4 | 1.54 | -35% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -13% |
| Drugs | 18 | 4.3 | 1.30 | -18% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -29% |
| Other crime | 13 | 3.1 | 1.46 | +86% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.8 | 0.58 | -14% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -70% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trowbridge Adcroft
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trowbridge Adcroft
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trowbridge Adcroft
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trowbridge Adcroft
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trowbridge Adcroft
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trowbridge Adcroft
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trowbridge Adcroft
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trowbridge Adcroft
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trowbridge Adcroft
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trowbridge Adcroft
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trowbridge Adcroft
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trowbridge Adcroft
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trowbridge Adcroft
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trowbridge Adcroft, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trowbridge Adcroft.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Adcroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Central | 1,401 | 238.3 | +87% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 251 | 41.6 | -67% |
| Trowbridge Park | 336 | 68.0 | -47% |
| Hilperton | 150 | 42.8 | -66% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 630 | 110.4 | -13% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 341 | 62.6 | -51% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -58% |
| Bradford-on-Avon South | 297 | 65.9 | -48% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Trowbridge Adcroft over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near York Buildings | 49 |
| On or near Hill Street | 46 |
| On or near Francis Street | 40 |
| On or near Back Street | 21 |
| On or near Manvers Street | 19 |
| On or near Rodway Close | 19 |
| On or near Hyde Road | 17 |
| On or near Manley Close | 14 |
| On or near Queens Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trowbridge Adcroft over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 25.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Trowbridge Adcroft has an estimated population of 4,219. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trowbridge Adcroft sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trowbridge Adcroft |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Trowbridge Adcroft a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Adcroft recorded 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Trowbridge Adcroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Trowbridge Adcroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Adcroft was down 18% on the year before: 538 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trowbridge Adcroft?
Trowbridge Adcroft is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Trowbridge Adcroft. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.