Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 325 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.34 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (39.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Circus with total crimes: 21
  • Colbourne Street with total crimes: 14
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 3,636 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 3,033 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 325 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 3,636. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 3,033 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Eastcott117 61,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western102 91,381 21,349 4
Penhill and Upper Stratton139 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North135 31,251 71,372 3
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
Liden, Eldene and Park South118 51,272 51,264 6
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst96 101,257 61,167 8
Rodbourne Cheney107 81,203 101,170 7
St Andrews112 71,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook69 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston83 11851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth75 12966 12835 13
Priory Vale75 13703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe49 15735 14653 15
Shaw41 18521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn46 16556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan40 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (73 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (176 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1000 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202557
March 202569
February 202553
January 202552
December 202456
November 202451
October 202473
September 202473
August 2024106
July 202487
June 2024176
May 202478

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 118 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 202582
March 202577
February 2025100
January 202592
December 202468
November 202480
October 202475
September 202494
August 202482
July 202482
June 2024168
May 2024113

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202514
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 288 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202511
February 202528
January 202519
December 202422
November 202429
October 202417
September 202418
August 202423
July 202424
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202513
March 202517
February 202517
January 202517
December 202427
November 202428
October 202411
September 202421
August 202416
July 202413
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202516
February 202531
January 202524
December 202417
November 202432
October 202414
September 202419
August 202427
July 202438
June 202438
May 202449

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 202515
January 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202512
February 202518
January 202514
December 20248
November 202417
October 202418
September 202420
August 202412
July 202422
June 202424
May 20248

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Regent Circus (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Colbourne Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Farnsby Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Spring Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Oxford Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Henry Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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