Crime Rate in Penhill and Upper Stratton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton

The total recorded crimes in Penhill and Upper Stratton, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penhill and Upper Stratton crime rate of 4.18 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 Penhill and Upper Stratton, encompassing approximately 33,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penhill and Upper Stratton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durrington Walk with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Lyneham Close with total crimes: 10

How safe is Penhill and Upper Stratton?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Penhill and Upper Stratton reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,333 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penhill and Upper Stratton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Penhill and Upper Stratton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,317 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penhill and Upper Stratton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penhill and Upper Stratton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penhill and Upper Stratton has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Penhill and Upper Stratton crimes were 1,333. The crime rate of Penhill and Upper Stratton in 2024 was 40.10 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penhill and Upper Stratton were around 1,317 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.62 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penhill and Upper Stratton)CrimesRank (Penhill and Upper Stratton)CrimesRank (Penhill and Upper Stratton)
Central325 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott117 61,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western102 91,381 21,349 4
Walcot and Park North135 31,251 71,372 3
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
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

Penhill and Upper Stratton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202517
March 202515
February 202513
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 202422
September 202424
August 202425
July 202419
June 202448
May 202417

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202570
March 202556
February 202529
January 202547
December 202449
November 202433
October 202437
September 202434
August 202446
July 202443
June 202484
May 202456

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202511
February 202512
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202438
May 20248

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202513
February 202515
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penhill and Upper Stratton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penhill and Upper Stratton postcode area is presented below.

1. Durrington Walk (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
3. Lyneham Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pinnock'S Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Heywood Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pewsham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Hannington Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marston Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queensfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Boundary Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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