Highworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Highworth's crime rate for February 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) places the built-up area 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a significant deviation that positions it as one of the safer areas in the country. The breakdown reveals a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.2% of all incidents (18 cases), followed by public order (12.8%) and anti-social behaviour (10.3%). This violent crime dominance contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall rate. share of violent crimes is higher than the national average for this category. The presence of a large retail hub in Highworth could contribute to public order issues, while the area's commuter belt status may reduce opportunities for property crime. These patterns suggest a combination of local infrastructure and seasonal rhythms, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property-related offences, indicates that Highworth's built-up area within Swindon maintains a unique balance of security and community engagement that merits further exploration.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in other theft (+100%), shoplifting (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%) compared to January, though these remain low in absolute terms. The crime mix shifted slightly, with violent crimes (18) accounting for 46.2% of total incidents—higher than the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000) but lower than the national proportion of property crimes. Public order offences stood out as 22% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased indoor gatherings during colder weather. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 52% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's built-up character and potential focus on community engagement initiatives. These variations highlight the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime patterns.

Highworth's crime rate in February 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) reflects a 39.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a monthly exposure that is lower than many UK areas given the population size of 8,432. When contextualised against the national picture, this rate is 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests Highworth's built-up area within Swindon may benefit from factors such as lower population density or community-focused policing strategies. However, the month-on-month rise in overall crime, though modest, indicates a shift in patterns that warrant closer attention to local dynamics.