Crime Rate in Swindon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swindon

The total recorded crimes in Swindon, UK in March 2025 are around 1,658 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swindon crime rate of 7.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (652) incidents (8.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (273) incidents (30.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (186) incidents (40.91% increase)
Swindon Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Abbotsbury Way with total crimes: 15

Swindon Police Info:

Wiltshire Police

Swindon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (248 crimes), and the safest, Haydon Wick (24 crimes), is 224 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swindon.

Similarly, the area of Central South & Eastcott (144 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Abbey Park (16 crimes), with a difference of 128 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swindon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central248
Walcot and Park North141
Penhill and Upper Stratton123
Eastcott96
Liden, Eldene and Park South95

Safest Wards:

Chiseldon and Lawn48
Shaw40
Wroughton and Wichelstowe33
Ridgeway26
Haydon Wick24

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central South & Eastcott144
Central North132
Walcot East109
Rodbourne & Cheney Manor95
Lawn & East Wichel90

Safest Areas:

Freshbrook North & Grange Park34
Westlea & Shaw31
Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst29
Roughmoor18
Abbey Park16

Swindon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1206 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (824 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 741 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202554
January 202564
December 202457
November 202498
October 202454
September 202464
August 202473
July 202466
June 2024162

A total of 6533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 653.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025652
February 2025600
January 2025615
December 2024612
November 2024542
October 2024575
September 2024556
August 2024571
July 2024604
June 20241206

A total of 1343 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 134.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 2025110
January 2025111
December 202493
November 2024128
October 2024119
September 202494
August 2024133
July 2024135
June 2024312

A total of 531 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202553
January 202554
December 202466
November 202468
October 202459
September 202437
August 202433
July 202435
June 202472

A total of 216 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202410
November 202418
October 202416
September 202421
August 202421
July 202423
June 202450

A total of 442 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202545
January 202570
December 202420
November 202438
October 202428
September 202427
August 202432
July 202442
June 202498

A total of 860 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202569
January 202574
December 202475
November 202476
October 202483
September 202483
August 202471
July 202499
June 2024146

A total of 1358 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025115
February 2025138
January 2025128
December 2024113
November 2024127
October 2024111
September 2024100
August 2024144
July 2024148
June 2024234

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202515
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412
July 20248
June 202418

A total of 1523 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 152.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025186
February 2025132
January 2025132
December 2024121
November 2024151
October 2024147
September 2024144
August 2024120
July 2024152
June 2024238

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202422

A total of 3673 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 367.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 824 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025273
February 2025209
January 2025237
December 2024234
November 2024289
October 2024329
September 2024367
August 2024465
July 2024446
June 2024824

A total of 420 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202536
January 202526
December 202440
November 202428
October 202437
September 202445
August 202443
July 202435
June 202492

A total of 181 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202426
November 202412
October 202423
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202430

High Crime Locations Swindon in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences16
Drugs1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
4. Regent Circus (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person2
Other crime2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. Farnsby Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs1

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