Broad Blunsdon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting remains the dominant crime category in Broad Blunsdon for April 2025, accounting for 46.7% of all reported crimes. With 14 incidents recorded, this category far outpaces other types, contributing to a total crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—53.2% below the UK average of 7.7. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of retail-focused theft and lower levels of violence, with property crimes making up 56.7% of the total (17 incidents). This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes account for roughly 40% of all reported crime. April’s seasonal context—Easter and spring weather—likely contributes to increased foot traffic in local retail areas, which may partly explain the persistence of shoplifting despite a 22.2% month-on-month decline. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average (58% below), remain a significant concern, comprising 30% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently, with both categories showing notable month-on-month increases. The overall crime rate for Broad Blunsdon is particularly striking given its built-up status within Swindon, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal shift from winter to spring may also influence crime patterns, with outdoor activity increasing opportunities for property crime but reducing the incidence of more isolated offences like burglary. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in retail zones while maintaining vigilance against emerging trends in anti-social behaviour.

April 2025 saw a 22.2% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 18 to 14. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crime, which now accounts for 56.7% of all reported crimes in Broad Blunsdon. However, other categories showed contrasting movements: criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while anti-social behaviour doubled, increasing from two to four. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with spring weather potentially encouraging more outdoor activity that may inadvertently create opportunities for vandalism. Violence and sexual offences remained 58% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 158% above average rate for shoplifting. The area’s crime mix also reveals a notable divergence from national trends: while the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.3 per 1,000, Broad Blunsdon recorded 0.5 per 1,000—62% below the national figure. Residents may find the shoplifting decline particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a tangible reduction in one of the most visible and economically impactful crime types. The sharp rise in criminal damage, however, highlights the need for continued monitoring of public spaces, particularly during periods of increased outdoor activity.

April’s crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, Broad Blunsdon recorded roughly one crime per day in April, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 8,381, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to both larger urban centres and the UK average. This figure is particularly significant when considering that the area’s crime rate is 53.2% below the national average, suggesting a combination of effective policing strategies and the area’s unique demographic characteristics. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Broad Blunsdon is significantly lower than in many comparable UK locations. For instance, the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 translates to one crime for every 129 residents, nearly doubling the risk faced by Broad Blunsdon residents. This comparative advantage is reinforced by the area’s performance in specific categories: anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and violence all fall well below UK averages, indicating a broader pattern of lower crime severity. These figures collectively illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a safer environment than the national average.