Crime Rate in Rodbourne Cheney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rodbourne Cheney

The total recorded crimes in Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rodbourne Cheney crime rate of 5.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rodbourne Cheney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 12
  • Ferndale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Rodbourne Cheney has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)CrimesRank (Rodbourne Cheney)
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
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
Priory Vale78 12703 15662 14
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

Rodbourne Cheney 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 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202514
April 202515
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 202413
November 202421
October 202422
September 202423
August 202420

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202541
May 202543
April 202542
March 202543
February 202539
January 202535
December 202442
November 202433
October 202443
September 202429
August 202437

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202513
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20257
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rodbourne Cheney in July 2025

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

1. Bourne Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime4
Robbery1
2. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pinetree Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Holly Close (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Cunningham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Broadway (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Walk North (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cornwall Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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