Crime in Trowbridge Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,419 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 241.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Trowbridge Central
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (403), anti-social behaviour (365) and shoplifting (262) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Trowbridge Central | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,419 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 241.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,878 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Central peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,432 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (510). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 161%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,419 | 241.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,432 | 243.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,269 | 215.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 744 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 87.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 558 | 94.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 510 | 86.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 648 | 110.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 544 | 92.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 129 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trowbridge Central recorded notably more shoplifting (5.3 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (4.0 times the national rate) and public order (2.8 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 187 to 262, while other theft fell from 59 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 68.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 365 | 62.1 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 262 | 44.6 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Public order | 110 | 18.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 18.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 41 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Drugs | 30 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 2.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Trowbridge Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | -49% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | -54% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | -71% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | -75% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -78% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -82% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | -81% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Trowbridge Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (169).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 169 |
| On or near Parking Area | 159 |
| On or near Park Road | 154 |
| On or near Fore Street | 151 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Bythesea Road | 78 |
| On or near Bellefield Crescent | 37 |
| On or near St Augustine'S Road | 30 |
| On or near Pitman Mews | 29 |
| On or near Poplar Lane | 28 |
Of the 1,054 crimes in Trowbridge Central with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 365 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 22.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Trowbridge Central has an estimated population of 5,878 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trowbridge Central average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Trowbridge Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Trowbridge Central a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Central recorded 241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Trowbridge Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (365).
Is crime in Trowbridge Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,419 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,432 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trowbridge Central?
About 5,878 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trowbridge Central?
Trowbridge Central 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.