Crime Rate in Lydiard and Freshbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook

The total recorded crimes in Lydiard and Freshbrook, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydiard and Freshbrook crime rate of 2.39 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 Lydiard and Freshbrook, encompassing approximately 28,866 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Lydiard and Freshbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bonner Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bainbridge Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lydiard and Freshbrook?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Lydiard and Freshbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 985 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Lydiard and Freshbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,099 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lydiard and Freshbrook witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lydiard and Freshbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lydiard and Freshbrook has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Lydiard and Freshbrook crimes were 985. The crime rate of Lydiard and Freshbrook in 2024 was 34.12 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lydiard and Freshbrook were around 1,099 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.07 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)
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
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

Lydiard and Freshbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202521
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202435
November 202439
October 202428
September 202426
August 202424
July 202432
June 202464
May 202435

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202423
August 202427
July 202420
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lydiard and Freshbrook in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bonner Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bainbridge Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gower Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Otford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Cottington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Bellver (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Tewkesbury Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walter Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grandison Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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