Crime Rate in Mannington and Western: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mannington and Western

The total recorded crimes in Mannington and Western, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mannington and Western crime rate of 3.37 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 Mannington and Western, encompassing approximately 28,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mannington and Western Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Markenfield with total crimes: 7

How safe is Mannington and Western?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Mannington and Western reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,381 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mannington and Western witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Mannington and Western experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,349 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mannington and Western witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mannington and Western Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mannington and Western has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Mannington and Western crimes were 1,381. The crime rate of Mannington and Western in 2024 was 47.95 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mannington and Western were around 1,349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.84 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mannington and Western)CrimesRank (Mannington and Western)CrimesRank (Mannington and Western)
Central318 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott145 41,373 31,579 2
Penhill and Upper Stratton171 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North150 31,251 71,372 3
Liden, Eldene and Park South133 61,272 51,264 6
Rodbourne Cheney135 51,203 101,170 7
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst117 91,257 61,167 8
St Andrews127 71,240 8888 12
Old Town123 81,207 9969 10
Lydiard and Freshbrook61 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston74 13851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth81 11966 12835 13
Priory Vale78 12703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe47 16735 14653 15
Shaw48 15521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn34 18556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan33 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick34 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway25 20280 20346 19

Mannington and Western Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202522
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 20249
November 202426
October 202413
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202527
April 202519
March 202531
February 202524
January 202524
December 202427
November 202420
October 202426
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
February 20256
January 20254
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 202510
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202516
April 202523
March 202529
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 202426
October 202415
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 202414

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410

High Crime Locations Mannington and Western in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Markenfield (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Saltash Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cobden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wembley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Thornford Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ely Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Icomb Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Hawksworth Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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