Broad Blunsdon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Broad Blunsdon in May 2025 reveals a clear dominance of property crimes over violent offences, with shoplifting accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 4.9 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1, a consistent trend that may reflect the built-up nature of the area within Swindon and the presence of retail spaces that attract shoplifting activity. The most common crime category—shoplifting—occurred at a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, more than three times the UK average for this category, underscoring the localised impact of retail environments. In contrast, violent crimes such as violence and sexual offences were reported at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, 65% below the UK average, a pattern that could be influenced by the area's relatively low population density and the absence of high-risk nightlife zones. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased social activity around bank holidays, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences and other thefts, though these remain within the bounds of the area's historically lower crime rates. This balance between property and violent crime highlights the need to address shoplifting trends while maintaining the current success in reducing violent incidents, particularly in light of the area's urban characteristics and the seasonal dynamics of May.

The crime mix in May 2025 shows a marked dominance of property crimes, which accounted for 63.4% of all reported incidents, compared to 19.5% for violent crimes. This imbalance, while consistent with the area's historical trend, may reflect the influence of retail environments in Broad Blunsdon, where shoplifting remains the most prevalent category. Shoplifting rates in May were 2.4 per 1,000 residents—258% above the UK average—highlighting a stark contrast with national patterns. Meanwhile, violent crime rates fell slightly, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 11.1% from 9 to 8 incidents. This decline, though modest, aligns with broader UK trends of reduced violent crime. The most significant month-on-month change came in public order offences, which surged by 100% from zero to two incidents. This spike, combined with similar increases in burglary and other theft, suggests seasonal factors such as bank holidays and extended evening activity may have contributed to these shifts. Residents may find it useful to note that anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates remain below UK averages by 65% and 67% respectively, indicating areas where local initiatives may be effective.

The crime rate in Broad Blunsdon rose 36.6% month-on-month, climbing from 3.6 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents in May 2025. This increase, though still well below the UK average of 8.1, reflects shifting patterns within the local crime mix. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on a personal level. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the shift in crime types—particularly the surge in public order offences—suggests a need to monitor how local factors, such as seasonal activity, influence reporting trends. This population-scaled perspective underscores the importance of interpreting crime statistics within the specific demographic and geographic context of Broad Blunsdon, where community density and local amenities may play a role in shaping crime dynamics.