Crime Rate in Swindon Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swindon Village

The total recorded crimes in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swindon Village crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Swindon Village, encompassing approximately 9,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-11.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Swindon Village Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 53
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Addis Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Swindon Village?

To understand the safety of Swindon Village, we need to analyze Swindon Village crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Swindon Village reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 993 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swindon Village witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Swindon Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 921 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swindon Village witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheltenham, Swindon Village has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Swindon Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Swindon Village has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 10.17 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Swindon Village crimes were 993. The crime rate of Swindon Village in 2024 was 102.04 (year) or 8.50 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swindon Village were around 921 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.64 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swindon Village)CrimesRank (Swindon Village)CrimesRank (Swindon Village)
St Paul's89 41,210 31,427 1
College99 31,476 11,376 2
Lansdown118 11,424 21,363 3
St Mark's69 7887 71,080 4
All Saints78 61,027 41,058 5
St Peter's83 5970 6977 6
Hesters Way58 9869 8963 7
Pittville63 8795 9759 9
Springbank42 11696 10719 10
Oakley50 10692 11676 11
Benhall and The Reddings31 13400 13420 12
Park34 12404 12371 14
Charlton Kings22 18321 14395 13
Leckhampton29 14215 19195 19
Prestbury23 17305 15301 15
Warden Hill28 15285 16258 16
Battledown28 16256 18239 18
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Swindon Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202523
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 202415
October 202420
September 202423
August 202416
July 202419
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202516
February 202513
January 202520
December 202413
November 202412
October 202424
September 202417
August 202425
July 202410
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202559
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202424
October 202420
September 202416
August 202419
July 202421
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Swindon Village in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swindon Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total53
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
3. Addis Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Windyridge Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Richards Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Thomond Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Rutherford Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Stantons Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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