Crime Rate in Swindon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swindon

The total recorded crimes in Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 2,031 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swindon crime rate of 8.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (754) incidents (5.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (391) incidents (12.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (209) incidents (5.56% increase)
Swindon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Abbotsbury Way 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 (318 crimes), and the safest, Ridgeway (25 crimes), is 293 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swindon.

Similarly, the area of Central South & Eastcott (203 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Covingham (23 crimes), with a difference of 180 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swindon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central318
Penhill and Upper Stratton171
Walcot and Park North150
Eastcott145
Rodbourne Cheney135

Safest Wards:

Wroughton and Wichelstowe47
Haydon Wick34
Chiseldon and Lawn34
Covingham and Dorcan33
Ridgeway25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central South & Eastcott203
Central North186
Walcot East112
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough104
Penhill104

Safest Areas:

Freshbrook North & Grange Park33
Highworth30
Roughmoor29
Haydon Wick26
Covingham23

Swindon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 754 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 391 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (713 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (349 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202517
April 202518
March 20255
February 20257
January 202515
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 7522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 626.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 754 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025754
June 2025713
May 2025726
April 2025606
March 2025652
February 2025600
January 2025615
December 2024612
November 2024542
October 2024575
September 2024556
August 2024571

A total of 1881 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025209
June 2025198
May 2025197
April 2025144
March 2025186
February 2025132
January 2025132
December 2024121
November 2024151
October 2024147
September 2024144
August 2024120

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 213 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202519
April 202519
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202426
November 202412
October 202423
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 747 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202560
May 202563
April 202551
March 202549
February 202554
January 202564
December 202457
November 202498
October 202454
September 202464
August 202473

A total of 468 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202540
May 202545
April 202537
March 202542
February 202545
January 202570
December 202420
November 202438
October 202428
September 202427
August 202432

A total of 1461 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025144
May 2025141
April 2025135
March 2025108
February 2025110
January 2025111
December 202493
November 2024128
October 2024119
September 202494
August 2024133

A total of 958 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202591
May 202579
April 202567
March 202584
February 202569
January 202574
December 202475
November 202476
October 202483
September 202483
August 202471

A total of 256 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202534
April 202528
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202410
November 202418
October 202416
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 1622 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025149
June 2025182
May 2025176
April 2025139
March 2025115
February 2025138
January 2025128
December 2024113
November 2024127
October 2024111
September 2024100
August 2024144

A total of 629 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202547
May 202544
April 202553
March 202554
February 202553
January 202554
December 202466
November 202468
October 202459
September 202437
August 202433

A total of 3830 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 319.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025391
June 2025349
May 2025348
April 2025339
March 2025273
February 2025209
January 2025237
December 2024234
November 2024289
October 2024329
September 2024367
August 2024465

A total of 448 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202537
May 202539
April 202547
March 202538
February 202536
January 202526
December 202440
November 202428
October 202437
September 202445
August 202443

High Crime Locations Swindon in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Bicycle theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
3. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. Regent Circus (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1

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