Crime Rate in Shaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shaw

The total recorded crimes in Shaw, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shaw crime rate of 1.09 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 Shaw, encompassing approximately 44,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Shaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pilgrim Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hodds Hill with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shaw?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Shaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 521 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shaw recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Shaw had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 479 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shaw recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shaw Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shaw has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Shaw crimes were 521. The crime rate of Shaw in 2024 was 11.79 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shaw were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.84 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shaw)CrimesRank (Shaw)CrimesRank (Shaw)
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
Priory Vale78 12703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe47 16735 14653 15
Chiseldon and Lawn34 18556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan33 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick34 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway25 20280 20346 19

Shaw 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202519
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 202415
October 202412

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Shaw in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Pilgrim Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hodds Hill (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Morse Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Harvester Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Pilton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Springs (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hillmead Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Heathcote Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meares Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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