Crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Paxcroft in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft at a glance
- Crime trends in Trowbridge Paxcroft
- Types of crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft
- Trowbridge Paxcroft compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trowbridge Paxcroft
- Demographics of Trowbridge Paxcroft
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (60) and other theft (18) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,328th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Trowbridge Paxcroft | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 260 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,034 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft of any year here (260 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 260 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 261 | 43.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 312 | 51.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 299 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 395 | 65.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 67.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 392 | 65.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 417 | 69.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 343 | 56.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Trowbridge Paxcroft.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge Paxcroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +60% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | +5% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +187% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +460% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +157% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | +26% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | +42% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 454 | 54.1 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Trowbridge Paxcroft over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Corbin Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Corbin Road | 35 |
| On or near Barn Glebe | 21 |
| On or near Malwayn Close | 16 |
| On or near Clark'S Place | 10 |
| On or near Garth Road | 10 |
| On or near Hilperton Road | 10 |
| On or near Oxford Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Mascroft Road | 9 |
| On or near Ravenscroft Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Warkworth Lane | 8 |
Of the 200 crimes in Trowbridge Paxcroft with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 24.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Trowbridge Paxcroft has an estimated population of 6,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trowbridge Paxcroft average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Trowbridge Paxcroft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trowbridge Paxcroft a safe place to live?
Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,328th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft was almost unchanged on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trowbridge Paxcroft?
About 6,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trowbridge Paxcroft?
Trowbridge Paxcroft 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.