Trowbridge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In a population of 46,007, Trowbridge reported 270 crimes in June 2023, equating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—30.6% below the UK average of 8.5. This places the town firmly in the safer half of England and Wales. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These figures align with Trowbridge's character as a medium-sized built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced activity, though the town's crime profile suggests a generally stable environment. The lower-than-average rate of violent crime (2.4 per 1,000, 18% below UK levels) could reflect community cohesion or effective policing, while the relatively high incidence of anti-social behaviour might point to tensions in specific neighbourhoods. Shoplifting and public order offences, which often correlate with retail activity and nightlife, remained below UK averages, suggesting that Trowbridge's commercial areas are not experiencing the same pressures as larger urban centres. The data also highlights the importance of local context: while the UK average includes major cities with higher crime rates, Trowbridge's figures reflect the dynamics of a smaller, more tightly-knit community.

June 2023 saw a striking 700% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to eight incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors or community-specific issues. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 35.7% to 19 incidents, marking a notable uptick in retail-related crimes. These increases contrast with significant declines in burglary (-75%) and robbery (-66.7%), suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity away from property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (40.7% of total crimes), are 18% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Trowbridge's lower population density or community-focused policing. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though 5% below the UK rate, remains a persistent concern, accounting for 23% of all reported crimes. Residents might find the 75% drop in burglary particularly reassuring, indicating that targeted interventions or seasonal factors could be reducing risks in residential areas.

Trowbridge's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 1.5% from the previous month's rate of 6.0. This stability suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity, though local factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 9 crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with historical norms, remains lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Trowbridge among the safer built-up areas in England and Wales. When scaled to the population of 46,007, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, particularly when compared to the UK's broader context of 8.5 crimes per 1,000 people. The daily crime count, while not negligible, is less frequent than in many urban centres, reflecting the town's character as a relatively low-density built-up area with a strong community presence.