Crime Rate in Rodbourne Cheney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rodbourne Cheney

The total recorded crimes in Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rodbourne Cheney crime rate of 4.06 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 Rodbourne Cheney, encompassing approximately 26,328 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Rodbourne Cheney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Ferndale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pinetree Rise with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rodbourne Cheney?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Rodbourne Cheney reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,203 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rodbourne Cheney witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Rodbourne Cheney experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,170 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rodbourne Cheney witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rodbourne Cheney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rodbourne Cheney has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Rodbourne Cheney crimes were 1,203. The crime rate of Rodbourne Cheney in 2024 was 45.69 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rodbourne Cheney were around 1,170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.44 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)
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
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

Rodbourne Cheney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 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 (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20257
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 202419
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202542
March 202543
February 202539
January 202535
December 202442
November 202433
October 202443
September 202429
August 202437
July 202433
June 202478
May 202453

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 202413
November 202421
October 202422
September 202423
August 202420
July 202441
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rodbourne Cheney in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pinetree Rise (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Wavell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Bourne Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Brunel Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hunter'S Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Edith New Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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