Crime Rate in Priory Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory Vale

The total recorded crimes in Priory Vale, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory Vale crime rate of 2.34 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 Priory Vale, encompassing approximately 33,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Priory Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Eyre Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lady Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Priory Vale?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Priory Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 703 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Priory Vale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Priory Vale had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 662 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Priory Vale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, Priory Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Priory Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Priory Vale has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Priory Vale crimes were 703. The crime rate of Priory Vale in 2024 was 21.11 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory Vale were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.88 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory Vale)CrimesRank (Priory Vale)CrimesRank (Priory Vale)
Central318 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott145 41,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western97 101,381 21,349 4
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
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

Priory Vale 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 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 (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202533
April 202517
March 202527
February 202525
January 202513
December 202423
November 202419
October 20249
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Priory Vale in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eyre Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lady Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Boatman Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Friday Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Purton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Phoenix Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dowlais Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Lilian Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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