Crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft: statistics, rates and trends

251 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Paxcroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trowbridge Paxcroft has the 3,382nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft was highest in the year to July 2021 (411 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (251). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trowbridge Paxcroft 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-69%).

Violence and sexual offences in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Trowbridge Paxcroft

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trowbridge Paxcroft recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trowbridge Paxcroft, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trowbridge Paxcroft.

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 Paxcroft over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trowbridge Paxcroft 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.

Trowbridge Paxcroft has an estimated population of 6,034. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trowbridge Paxcroft sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Paxcroft. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.