Trowbridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Trowbridge's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.1% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes (126 incidents). Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour each contributed 18.2% to the total, highlighting the ongoing challenges in retail and community spaces. The month's context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—offers potential explanations for these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), may be influenced by the social pressures of late autumn. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained well below national averages, suggesting effective local crime prevention measures. The area's built-up character within Wiltshire likely contributes to this profile, with a mix of residential and commercial activity creating opportunities for certain offences while maintaining a lower overall crime rate than many urban centres. As November transitions into winter, the continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial for understanding how seasonal rhythms shape local crime patterns.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in robbery and possession of weapons, with both categories rising from zero to two incidents. This sharp spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during Bonfire Night or unseasonal weather patterns. Shoplifting remained significantly above the UK average, with 59 incidents (1.3 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This 106% disparity suggests ongoing pressures in retail areas, possibly exacerbated by Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 83.3% (from six to one incident), linked to reduced car usage during colder weather or increased parking security measures. Public order offences also fell by 37.5%, though this decline may partly reflect the quieter nature of November compared to summer months.

Trowbridge's crime rate in November 2025 rose 6.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.6 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns, as darker evenings and Bonfire Night events may heighten opportunities for certain offences. Locally, 11 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a town of 46,047 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the area's overall safety profile. While this rate remains below the UK average, the 6.2% month-on-month rise underscores the dynamic nature of local crime trends. The population-scaled perspective shows that Trowbridge's residents face a slightly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, but the November increase suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.