Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Swindon, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 0.93 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 Old Town, encompassing approximately 99,792 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 9
  • Pipers Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Old Town?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Old Town had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 969 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Old Town has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Old Town crimes were 1,207. The crime rate of Old Town in 2024 was 19.86 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Town were around 969 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.74 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swindon)CrimesRank (Swindon)CrimesRank (Swindon)
Central248 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott96 41,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western94 61,381 21,349 4
Walcot and Park North141 21,251 71,372 3
Penhill and Upper Stratton123 31,333 41,317 5
Liden, Eldene and Park South95 51,272 51,264 6
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst90 81,257 61,167 8
Rodbourne Cheney87 91,203 101,170 7
St Andrews82 101,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook62 15985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston65 13851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth79 11966 12835 13
Priory Vale68 12703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe33 18735 14653 15
Covingham and Dorcan64 14498 18474 17
Shaw40 17521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn48 16556 16430 18
Ridgeway26 19280 20346 19
Haydon Wick24 20300 19322 20

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 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 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202539
January 202565
December 202445
November 202419
October 202433
September 202427
August 202435
July 202434
June 202482
May 202436
April 202428

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20259
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202514
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
September 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202517
December 202420
November 202418
October 202423
September 202415
August 202427
July 202429
June 202458
May 202422
April 202428

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20259
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Old Town in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences16
Drugs1
2. Wood Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Pipers Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other crime3
4. B4006 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Brock End (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Curie Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
7. Belmont Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Oaks (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Britannia Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1

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