Crime Rate in Swindon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swindon

The total recorded crimes in Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 1,940 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swindon crime rate of 8.31 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, encompassing approximately 233,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (726) incidents (19.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (348) incidents (2.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (197) incidents (36.81% increase)
Swindon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Regent Circus with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17

Swindon Police Info:

Wiltshire Police

Swindon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (325 crimes), and the safest, Ridgeway (36 crimes), is 289 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swindon.

Similarly, the area of Central North (185 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Roughmoor (23 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swindon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central325
Penhill and Upper Stratton139
Walcot and Park North135
Old Town133
Liden, Eldene and Park South118

Safest Wards:

Chiseldon and Lawn46
Haydon Wick42
Shaw41
Covingham and Dorcan40
Ridgeway36

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central North185
Central South & Eastcott176
Lawn & East Wichel116
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough114
Park North & Park South111

Safest Areas:

Covingham32
Highworth31
Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst29
Eldene & Dorcan27
Roughmoor23

Swindon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (726 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (348 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (606 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (339 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (652 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (273 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 600 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (615 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (237 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 612 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (542 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (289 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (575 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (329 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (556 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (367 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (571 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (465 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 604 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 446 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 20255
February 20257
January 202515
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412
July 20248

A total of 1307 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 2025135
March 2025108
February 2025110
January 2025111
December 202493
November 2024128
October 2024119
September 202494
August 2024133
July 2024135

A total of 414 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202547
March 202538
February 202536
January 202526
December 202440
November 202428
October 202437
September 202445
August 202443
July 202435

A total of 6659 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 605.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 726 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025726
April 2025606
March 2025652
February 2025600
January 2025615
December 2024612
November 2024542
October 2024575
September 2024556
August 2024571
July 2024604

A total of 556 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202553
March 202554
February 202553
January 202554
December 202466
November 202468
October 202459
September 202437
August 202433
July 202435

A total of 426 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202537
March 202542
February 202545
January 202570
December 202420
November 202438
October 202428
September 202427
August 202432
July 202442

A total of 1626 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 147.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025197
April 2025144
March 2025186
February 2025132
January 2025132
December 2024121
November 2024151
October 2024147
September 2024144
August 2024120
July 2024152

A total of 693 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202551
March 202549
February 202554
January 202564
December 202457
November 202498
October 202454
September 202464
August 202473
July 202466

A total of 860 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202567
March 202584
February 202569
January 202574
December 202475
November 202476
October 202483
September 202483
August 202471
July 202499

A total of 1439 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 130.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025176
April 2025139
March 2025115
February 2025138
January 2025128
December 2024113
November 2024127
October 2024111
September 2024100
August 2024144
July 2024148

A total of 3536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 321.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025348
April 2025339
March 2025273
February 2025209
January 2025237
December 2024234
November 2024289
October 2024329
September 2024367
August 2024465
July 2024446

A total of 228 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202410
November 202418
October 202416
September 202421
August 202421
July 202423

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 189 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202426
November 202412
October 202423
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417

High Crime Locations Swindon in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
2. Regent Circus (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
4. B4006 (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Public order2
5. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Burglary1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

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