Crime Rate in St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in St Andrews, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Andrews crime rate of 1.42 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 St Andrews, encompassing approximately 78,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbotsbury Way with total crimes: 18
  • Scott Close with total crimes: 4
  • Spode Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Andrews?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, St Andrews reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,240 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, St Andrews had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 888 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Andrews recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Andrews Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Andrews has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total St Andrews crimes were 1,240. The crime rate of St Andrews in 2024 was 15.76 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Andrews were around 888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.60 (year) or 1.22 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)
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
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

St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202517
February 202520
January 202515
December 20249
November 202419
October 202424
September 202424
August 20241
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202519
March 202531
February 202536
January 202537
December 202420
November 202421
October 202440
September 202440
August 202437
July 202439
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202528
March 202510
February 202514
January 202522
December 202412
November 202414
October 202420
September 202428
August 202454
July 202431
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 202510
January 202512
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Andrews in May 2025

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

1. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Scott Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Spode Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. Chartwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Doulton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Barber Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fitwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Blunsdon Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Diamond Crescent (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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