Crime Rate in Priory Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory Vale

The total recorded crimes in Priory Vale, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory Vale crime rate of 2.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Priory Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Alicia Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Priory Vale has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory Vale)CrimesRank (Priory Vale)CrimesRank (Priory Vale)
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
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
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

Priory Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202517
March 202527
February 202525
January 202513
December 202423
November 202419
October 20249
September 202418
August 202413
July 202418
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Priory Vale in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Alicia Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Eyre Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Speedwell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kopernik Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Osterley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Shipley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Purton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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