Crime Rate in St Margaret and South Marston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Margaret and South Marston

The total recorded crimes in St Margaret and South Marston, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Margaret and South Marston crime rate of 4.57 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 Margaret and South Marston, encompassing approximately 18,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
St Margaret and South Marston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Frank Warman Court with total crimes: 7
  • Bunce Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Margaret and South Marston?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, St Margaret and South Marston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 851 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Margaret and South Marston recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, St Margaret and South Marston had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 915 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Margaret and South Marston recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, St Margaret and South Marston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Margaret and South Marston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Margaret and South Marston has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total St Margaret and South Marston crimes were 851. The crime rate of St Margaret and South Marston in 2024 was 46.84 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Margaret and South Marston were around 915 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.36 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Margaret and South Marston)CrimesRank (St Margaret and South Marston)CrimesRank (St Margaret and South Marston)
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
St Andrews112 71,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook69 14985 111,099 9
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 Margaret and South Marston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202526
February 202526
January 202527
December 202426
November 202416
October 202421
September 202416
August 202420
July 202419
June 202456
May 202426

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202415
July 202421
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 5 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
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

High Crime Locations St Margaret and South Marston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Margaret and South Marston postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Frank Warman Court (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Bunce Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. A420 (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. St Quentin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
7. Cosway Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Griffiths Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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