Crime in Trowbridge: statistics, rates and trends
4,063 crimes were recorded in Trowbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trowbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Trowbridge
- Types of crime in Trowbridge
- Trowbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Trowbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Trowbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trowbridge
- Demographics of Trowbridge
- Questions about crime in Trowbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,441), anti-social behaviour (865) and shoplifting (570) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 414th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Trowbridge | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,063 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 42,702 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trowbridge peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,791 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (3,763). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,063 | 95.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,082 | 95.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,763 | 88.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,950 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,542 | 106.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,235 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,078 | 95.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,791 | 112.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,641 | 108.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 351 |
| July 2026 | 373 |
| June 2026 | 376 |
| May 2026 | 399 |
| April 2026 | 382 |
| March 2026 | 352 |
| February 2026 | 289 |
| January 2026 | 287 |
| December 2025 | 354 |
| November 2025 | 324 |
| October 2025 | 305 |
| September 2025 | 271 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trowbridge recorded notably more shoplifting (58% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (68% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 430 to 570 and bicycle theft rose from 30 to 39, while possession of weapons fell from 42 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,441 | 33.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 865 | 20.3 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 570 | 13.3 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 317 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 277 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 154 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 89 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 83 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Other crime | 69 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 0.9 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 0.5 | 1.0 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Trowbridge; the highest is Bath (118.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Peasedown St John (39.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon | 459 | 48.6 | -49% |
| Westbury (Wiltshire) | 1,017 | 56.5 | -41% |
| Melksham | 1,375 | 74.1 | -22% |
| Corsham | 387 | 44.5 | -53% |
| Frome | 2,887 | 99.5 | +5% |
| Warminster | 1,282 | 68.4 | -28% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +24% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -58% |
Of the 9 areas within Trowbridge, Trowbridge Central had the highest crime rate (241.4 per 1,000) and Holt the lowest (41.5), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Central | Neighbourhood | 5,878 | 1,419 | 241.4 |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | Neighbourhood | 4,219 | 522 | 123.7 |
| Trowbridge Drynham | Neighbourhood | 5,707 | 632 | 110.7 |
| Trowbridge Park | Neighbourhood | 4,938 | 341 | 69.1 |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | Neighbourhood | 5,450 | 334 | 61.3 |
| Trowbridge Grove | Neighbourhood | 4,062 | 220 | 54.2 |
| Hilperton | Neighbourhood | 3,506 | 159 | 45.4 |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | Neighbourhood | 6,034 | 260 | 43.1 |
| Holt | Neighbourhood | 5,709 | 237 | 41.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Trowbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (261).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 261 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 191 |
| On or near Parking Area | 166 |
| On or near Park Road | 154 |
| On or near Fore Street | 151 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 115 |
| On or near Bythesea Road | 78 |
| On or near County Way | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Hill Street | 52 |
Of the 3,198 crimes in Trowbridge with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 865 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,061 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 859 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 558 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 179 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 160 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 157 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Trowbridge has an estimated population of 42,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trowbridge average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Trowbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Trowbridge a safe place to live?
Trowbridge recorded 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 414th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (865).
Is crime in Trowbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trowbridge was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,063 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,082 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trowbridge?
About 42,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trowbridge?
Trowbridge 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.