Broad Blunsdon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,381 residents, Broad Blunsdon recorded 33 crimes in October 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that reflects broader patterns of lower crime in built-up areas of Swindon. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 21.2%) and shoplifting (5 incidents, 15.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a suburban hub with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where public order issues and personal disputes may contribute to higher rates of violence. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour likely exacerbated by increased foot traffic and altered routines. However, the overall rate remains lower than national averages, consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and strong community policing presence. The breakdown also reveals stark contrasts with UK norms: while violence and sexual offences are 51% below the UK average, possession of weapons is 471% above, a discrepancy that may reflect local enforcement priorities or reporting practices. These nuances underscore the importance of contextualising crime data beyond raw numbers, ensuring that comparisons reflect both geographic and demographic realities.

October 2025 marked significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 200% (1 to 3 incidents) and drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one report. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in local patterns or heightened awareness leading to more reporting. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 8.3%, from 12 to 11 incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or community initiatives. Possession of weapons in Broad Blunsdon was 471% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a stark contrast to other categories that consistently underperformed national rates. This divergence highlights the area’s unique profile, where violent crime remains low but specific offences like weapon possession are higher. For residents, the 200% rise in other theft—a category that includes burglary and vehicle-related theft—may warrant increased caution in securing personal property.

The crime rate in Broad Blunsdon for October 2025 rose by 10.1% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.6 to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects a small but measurable fluctuation in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a way that aligns with the area’s built-up character and population density. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 254 residents—a ratio that, while low, underscores the importance of sustained community vigilance. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily variations, which may be influenced by factors such as weekend activity patterns or specific events like Halloween. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relative safety of Broad Blunsdon compared to the UK average, where the same number of residents would face a significantly higher risk of crime.