Crime in Trowbridge Drynham: statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Drynham in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Trowbridge Drynham at a glance
- Crime trends in Trowbridge Drynham
- Types of crime in Trowbridge Drynham
- Trowbridge Drynham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trowbridge Drynham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trowbridge Drynham
- Population and deprivation in Trowbridge Drynham
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Drynham
- About this data
630 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Drynham in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 195 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trowbridge Drynham has the 1,013th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trowbridge Drynham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 630 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,707 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Drynham was highest in the year to July 2018 (835 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (445). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 630 | 110.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 598 | 104.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 445 | 78.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 504 | 88.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 604 | 105.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 536 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 609 | 106.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 797 | 139.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 835 | 146.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trowbridge Drynham 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and other theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 195 | 34.2 | 4.12 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 32.4 | 0.95 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 16.5 | 1.07 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -5% |
| Public order | 33 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -33% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +70% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +33% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -23% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -25% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.72 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +100% |
Shoplifting in Trowbridge Drynham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Trowbridge Drynham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trowbridge Drynham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trowbridge Drynham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trowbridge Drynham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trowbridge Drynham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trowbridge Drynham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trowbridge Drynham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trowbridge Drynham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trowbridge Drynham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trowbridge Drynham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trowbridge Drynham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trowbridge Drynham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trowbridge Drynham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trowbridge Drynham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trowbridge Drynham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trowbridge Drynham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Drynham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -51% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,401 | 238.3 | +116% |
| Trowbridge Park | 336 | 68.0 | -38% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 341 | 62.6 | -43% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 538 | 127.5 | +16% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -59% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 251 | 41.6 | -62% |
| Hilperton | 150 | 42.8 | -61% |
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 Drynham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 102 |
| On or near County Way | 58 |
| On or near Sleightholme Court | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Clydesdale Close | 42 |
| On or near Centenary Court | 29 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Cavell Court | 22 |
| On or near Clothier Leaze | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trowbridge Drynham 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 | 232 | 36.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 13.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Trowbridge Drynham has an estimated population of 5,707. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trowbridge Drynham sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trowbridge Drynham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Trowbridge Drynham a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Drynham recorded 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Drynham?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (185).
Is crime in Trowbridge Drynham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Drynham was up 5% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trowbridge Drynham?
Trowbridge Drynham 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 Drynham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.