Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 1.08 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 Ridgeway, encompassing approximately 33,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Bodyhorse Hill with total crimes: 6
  • The Gallops with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ridgeway?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 280 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 346 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway crimes were 280. The crime rate of Ridgeway in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)
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
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

Ridgeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202512
February 20253
January 20256
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bodyhorse Hill (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
3. The Gallops (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Butts Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Day House Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Meadow Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hewers Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Yonder Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Springlines (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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