Broad Blunsdon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Broad Blunsdon, the crime rate in September 2025 was 3.6 per 1,000 people—over 50% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Swindon among the safer communities in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 40% of total), followed by shoplifting (5 incidents, 16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 16.7%). These figures reflect the area’s character as a commuter-focused suburb with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where violence may be linked to the influx of students during the start of the academic term. Seasonal factors in September—such as shorter evenings and the return of students to university campuses—likely influenced the crime profile. While shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remained below UK averages, the sharp rise in violence and weapons possession suggests a need for local policing strategies to address emerging trends. The overall crime rate, though low, indicates that residents face a daily risk of about 1 in 279 for a reported crime over the month, a figure that remains significantly lower than national benchmarks.

September 2025 saw a significant increase in violence and sexual offences, rising by 71.4% from 7 to 12 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 3), raises questions about local tensions or changes in community dynamics. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75.0%, and other theft dropped by 66.7%, suggesting a shift in criminal activity focus. While shoplifting remained below the UK average (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000), the 471% gap in weapons possession highlights a unique challenge for local authorities. These fluctuations indicate that while some areas of crime are declining, others—particularly those involving violence—are escalating, requiring targeted interventions. For residents, the rise in weapons possession may be a pressing concern, as it directly impacts personal safety.

In September 2025, Broad Blunsdon’s crime rate dropped to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% decrease from August’s 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition to shorter evenings, which may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day—equivalent to a 1-in-279 chance for any resident over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low risk compared to the UK average, which is more than double the rate in Broad Blunsdon. When scaled to population, the 30 total crimes reported in September mean that the likelihood of encountering crime while going about daily activities remains minimal for most residents. The drop from August also suggests that factors such as the end of summer events or reduced foot traffic in local areas may have contributed to this trend.