Crime Rate in Haydon Wick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haydon Wick

The total recorded crimes in Haydon Wick, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haydon Wick crime rate of 1.51 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 Haydon Wick, encompassing approximately 27,851 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Haydon Wick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haydon Court with total crimes: 8
  • Firth Close with total crimes: 4
  • Jasmine Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Haydon Wick?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Haydon Wick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 300 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haydon Wick recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Haydon Wick had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 322 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haydon Wick recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haydon Wick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haydon Wick has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Haydon Wick crimes were 300. The crime rate of Haydon Wick in 2024 was 10.77 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haydon Wick were around 322 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.56 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haydon Wick)CrimesRank (Haydon Wick)CrimesRank (Haydon Wick)
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
Chiseldon and Lawn46 16556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan40 19498 18474 17
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Haydon Wick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 202422
November 20246
October 202415
September 20244
August 202417
July 202412
June 202426
May 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Haydon Wick in May 2025

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

1. Haydon Court (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Firth Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Jasmine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Brookdene (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Calder Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Trent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. March Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Akenfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Don Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stour Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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