Crime Rate in Chiseldon and Lawn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chiseldon and Lawn

The total recorded crimes in Chiseldon and Lawn, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chiseldon and Lawn crime rate of 7.30 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 Chiseldon and Lawn, encompassing approximately 6,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chiseldon and Lawn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Birches with total crimes: 5
  • Wincombe Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chiseldon and Lawn?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Chiseldon and Lawn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 556 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chiseldon and Lawn recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Chiseldon and Lawn had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 430 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chiseldon and Lawn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, Chiseldon and Lawn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chiseldon and Lawn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chiseldon and Lawn has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Chiseldon and Lawn crimes were 556. The crime rate of Chiseldon and Lawn in 2024 was 88.20 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chiseldon and Lawn were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.21 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chiseldon and Lawn)CrimesRank (Chiseldon and Lawn)CrimesRank (Chiseldon and Lawn)
Central325 13,636 13,033 1
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
Covingham and Dorcan40 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Chiseldon and Lawn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202525
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202416
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202414
August 202410
July 202413
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 202513
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Chiseldon and Lawn in May 2025

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

1. Cambridge Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. The Birches (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Wincombe Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lowry Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Orpen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Home Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brickworth Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Banbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Boyton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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