Crime in Trowbridge Drynham: statistics, rates and trends
632 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Drynham in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Trowbridge Drynham
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Drynham
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (202), violence and sexual offences (184) and anti-social behaviour (90) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Trowbridge Drynham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 632 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,707 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Drynham peaked in the year to August 2018 (842 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (472). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 632 | 110.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 587 | 102.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 472 | 82.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 479 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 617 | 108.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 539 | 94.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 582 | 102.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 789 | 138.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 842 | 147.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trowbridge Drynham recorded notably more shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate), and notably less public order (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 142 to 202 and criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 38, while public order fell from 46 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 117 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 202 | 35.4 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trowbridge Drynham; 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 Drynham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -51% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +118% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | -38% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | -45% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +12% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -58% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -61% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Trowbridge Drynham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Street” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 115 |
| On or near County Way | 57 |
| On or near Sleightholme Court | 50 |
| On or near Clydesdale Close | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Centenary Court | 33 |
| On or near Clothier Leaze | 24 |
| On or near Cavell Court | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 542 crimes in Trowbridge Drynham with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 21.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Trowbridge Drynham has an estimated population of 5,707 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trowbridge Drynham average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Trowbridge Drynham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trowbridge Drynham a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Drynham recorded 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Trowbridge Drynham?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (184).
Is crime in Trowbridge Drynham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Drynham was up 8% on the year before: 632 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 587 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trowbridge Drynham?
About 5,707 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trowbridge Drynham?
Trowbridge Drynham 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.