Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 1.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4006 with total crimes: 18
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 9
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Swindon.

    • 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 areas in the Swindon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Old Town has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)
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
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
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 575 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202548
March 202552
February 202539
January 202565
December 202445
November 202419
October 202433
September 202427
August 202435
July 202434
June 202482
May 202436

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202510
February 20256
January 202517
December 202420
November 202418
October 202423
September 202415
August 202427
July 202429
June 202458
May 202422

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 202514
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
September 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
January 20259
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20259
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Old Town in May 2025

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

1. B4006 (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Oaks (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Wood Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
5. Celsus Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Brettingham Gate (Map)
Total6
Public order6
7. Goddard Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
8. A4289 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brock End (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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