What is the crime rate in priory vale, swindon?

As of March 2026, the priory vale ward has an annual crime rate of 52.85 per 1,000 residents with 65 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the priory vale ward?

The most common crime in priory vale is Violence & Sexual Offences with 22 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 33.8% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the priory vale ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

priory vale Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for priory vale, localized within swindon.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

52.85per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,734

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22

Anti-social Behaviour13

Shoplifting9

Public Order8

Other Theft4

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Vehicle Crime3

Burglary1

Robbery1

Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 7Anti-social behaviour: 4Possession of weapons: 1	13
On or near Shipley Drive Map	Vehicle crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Public order: 3Other theft: 2	5
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 2	5
On or near Metis Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Southwold Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Jagoda Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Alicia Close Map	Robbery: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Giles Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Piernik Close Map	Burglary: 1	1

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City Average

81.53per 1k

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Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Escooters and bikes

Issued: 27 Apr 2026

Status Update

Highlight the successes we have had educating riders / prosecutions and seizures also. Operations to follow to locate and deal with riders causing the most harm to the community.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Antisocial behaviour and concerns over groups of youths hanging around.

Issued: 27 Apr 2026

Status Update

Weekly patrols to show increased visibility at all locations, particular emphasis over engagement. To continue over the upcoming weeks.

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Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

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