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 January 2026 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydiard and Freshbrook crime rate of 2.04 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Lydiard and Freshbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Winstanley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Godolphin Close with total crimes: 3

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 January 2026 the Lydiard and Freshbrook has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)CrimesRank (Lydiard and Freshbrook)
Central290 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott147 21,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western99 71,381 21,349 4
Walcot and Park North121 31,251 71,372 3
Penhill and Upper Stratton99 61,333 41,317 5
St Andrews106 41,240 8888 12
Liden, Eldene and Park South73 101,272 51,264 6
Rodbourne Cheney100 51,203 101,170 7
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst79 91,257 61,167 8
Old Town92 81,207 9969 10
St Margaret and South Marston54 13851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth65 11966 12835 13
Priory Vale48 14703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe40 15735 14653 15
Shaw33 17521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn33 18556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan35 16498 18474 17
Ridgeway32 19280 20346 19
Haydon Wick16 20300 19322 20

Lydiard and Freshbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202515
November 202521
October 202514
September 202515
August 202514
July 20256
June 202518
May 202515
April 202519
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202527
November 202523
October 202538
September 202529
August 202531
July 202525
June 202539
May 202526
April 202521
March 202522
February 202525

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20255
October 20255
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20253
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 202511
October 202510
September 20256
August 20258
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20257
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251

High Crime Locations Lydiard and Freshbrook in January 2026

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

1. Ramsden Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Winstanley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Godolphin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Edington Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tewkesbury Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cottington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Crawford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Volpe Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Holinshed Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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