Crime in Trowbridge Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,401 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 238.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Trowbridge Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Trowbridge Central
- Types of crime in Trowbridge Central
- Trowbridge Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trowbridge Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trowbridge Central
- Population and deprivation in Trowbridge Central
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Central
- About this data
1,401 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 238.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 395 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trowbridge Central has the 135th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trowbridge Central | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,401 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 238.3 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,878 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Central was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,406 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (512). Over the whole period it rose 157%, 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 | 1,401 | 238.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,406 | 239.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,301 | 221.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 682 | 116.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 512 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 530 | 90.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 543 | 92.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 643 | 109.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 546 | 92.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trowbridge Central 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 (+32%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 67.2 | 1.96 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 367 | 62.4 | 4.07 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 245 | 41.7 | 5.03 | +32% |
| Public order | 120 | 20.4 | 3.07 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 17.5 | 2.58 | +4% |
| Other theft | 43 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -25% |
| Drugs | 31 | 5.3 | 1.61 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.1 | 0.83 | -4% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.6 | 1.69 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.6 | 3.10 | +50% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.9 | 1.11 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.23 | -46% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.50 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trowbridge Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trowbridge Central recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trowbridge Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trowbridge Central recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trowbridge Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trowbridge Central recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trowbridge Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trowbridge Central recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trowbridge Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trowbridge Central recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trowbridge Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trowbridge Central recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trowbridge Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trowbridge Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trowbridge Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trowbridge Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trowbridge Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trowbridge Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trowbridge Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trowbridge Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trowbridge Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trowbridge Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trowbridge Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trowbridge Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trowbridge Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trowbridge Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trowbridge Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trowbridge Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trowbridge Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trowbridge Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 538 | 127.5 | -46% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 630 | 110.4 | -54% |
| Trowbridge Park | 336 | 68.0 | -71% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 341 | 62.6 | -74% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -77% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 251 | 41.6 | -83% |
| Hilperton | 150 | 42.8 | -82% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -81% |
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 Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 160 |
| On or near Fore Street | 152 |
| On or near Parking Area | 147 |
| On or near Park Road | 144 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Bythesea Road | 81 |
| On or near Bellefield Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Poplar Lane | 32 |
| On or near The Halve | 31 |
| On or near A363 | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trowbridge Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 379 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 367 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Trowbridge Central has an estimated population of 5,878. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trowbridge Central sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trowbridge Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 31.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.1% |
Is Trowbridge Central a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Central recorded 238.3 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 Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (367).
Is crime in Trowbridge Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,406 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trowbridge Central?
Trowbridge Central 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 Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.