Crime Rate in St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in St Andrews, Swindon, UK in January 2026 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Andrews crime rate of 1.35 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbotsbury Way with total crimes: 17
  • Hugo Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Woodsman Road with total crimes: 7

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 January 2026 the St Andrews has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)
Central290 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott147 21,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western99 71,381 21,349 4
Walcot and Park North121 31,251 71,372 3
Penhill and Upper Stratton99 61,333 41,317 5
Liden, Eldene and Park South73 101,272 51,264 6
Rodbourne Cheney100 51,203 101,170 7
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst79 91,257 61,167 8
Old Town92 81,207 9969 10
Lydiard and Freshbrook59 12985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston54 13851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth65 11966 12835 13
Priory Vale48 14703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe40 15735 14653 15
Shaw33 17521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn33 18556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan35 16498 18474 17
Ridgeway32 19280 20346 19
Haydon Wick16 20300 19322 20

St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202640
December 202522
November 202528
October 202545
September 202526
August 202535
July 202540
June 202544
May 202534
April 202519
March 202531
February 202536

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202515
November 202520
October 202513
September 202518
August 202527
July 202529
June 202519
May 202523
April 202528
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 202510
September 20251
August 20256
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20256
November 20254
October 20258
September 20259
August 20258
July 20256
June 202511
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202514
November 202512
October 20257
September 20256
August 20257
July 202525
June 202526
May 202522
April 202516
March 202517
February 202520

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202514
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20252
August 20254
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations St Andrews in January 2026

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

1. Abbotsbury Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Public order3
2. Hugo Drive (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Woodsman Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Chartwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Delft Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
6. Redhouse Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Millais Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Thresher Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farmer Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carter Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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