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
  • Abbotsbury Way with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.29 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

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 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

A total of 323 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.14 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

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 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

A total of 401 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 57.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202560
May 202563
April 202551
March 202549
February 202554
January 202564

A total of 894 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 127.71 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

A total of 570 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 81.43 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

A total of 366 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202547
May 202544
April 202553
March 202554
February 202553
January 202554

A total of 2146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 306.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 391 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025391
June 2025349
May 2025348
April 2025339
March 2025273
February 2025209
January 2025237

A total of 1198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 171.14 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

A total of 4666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 666.57 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

A total of 125 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202519
April 202519
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519

A total of 1027 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 146.71 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

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.43 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

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. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Other crime2

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