What is the crime rate in Penhill and Upper Stratton, Swindon?

As of April 2026, the Penhill and Upper Stratton ward has an annual crime rate of 100.45 per 1,000 residents with 82 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Penhill and Upper Stratton ward?

The most common crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton is Violence & Sexual Offences with 33 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 40.2% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Penhill and Upper Stratton ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

Crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton, Swindon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penhill and Upper Stratton, localized within Swindon.

Total Crimes

trending_down -33.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.45per 1k

trending_down -4.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,723

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences33

Anti-social Behaviour15

Criminal Damage & Arson13

Public Order9

Other Theft5

Burglary3

Shoplifting2

Vehicle Crime1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Tisbury Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1	5
On or near Sanders Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	4
On or near Lacock Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Leigh Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Newton Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near A4311 Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Other theft: 2	2
On or near Winsley Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Pewsham Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2

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Local Policing

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Antisocial behaviour and concerns over groups of youths hanging around.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Weekly patrols to show increased visibility at all locations, particular emphasis over engagement. To continue over the upcoming weeks.

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Actioned: 27 May 2026

Escooters and bikes

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Highlight the successes we have had educating riders / prosecutions and seizures also. Operations to follow to locate and deal with riders causing the most harm to the community.

Actioned: 27 May 2026

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