Highworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Highworth, the crime profile in May 2024 was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.4% of all reported crimes. This category, with 11 incidents, was 54% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 29.4% of the total with 10 incidents, a rate 17% below the UK average. These figures highlight a distinct pattern where violent crime rates in Highworth remain significantly lower than national levels, despite the 200% surge in burglary cases. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and the notable rise in burglary. However, the overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, 52.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, suggests a resilient local environment. The relatively low rates of theft from the person (41% below UK average) and public order offences (84% below UK average) further illustrate Highworth's unique position compared to the national profile. While specific causal factors, the combination of community characteristics and seasonal patterns may explain these trends. The interplay between local demographics and the built-up nature of Highworth within Swindon likely plays a role in shaping these crime dynamics, though further analysis would be required to establish definitive connections.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 150% (from 4 to 10). These increases contrast sharply with declines in public order offences (-75%) and violent crime (-21.4%). The dominance of violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) over property crimes (9) underscores a shift in the crime mix, with violent crime rates 54% below the UK average. Theft from the person and public order offences were 41% and 84% below UK averages respectively, suggesting a unique local dynamic. Residents may find the 200% rise in burglary particularly concerning, though no direct causal factors are evident in the data. The sharp drop in public order offences, from 4 to 1 incident, may reflect seasonal changes or localized interventions.

Highworth's crime rate in May 2024 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 2.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which fell by 21.4% (from 14 to 11 incidents). Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in Highworth, a figure that contextualises the monthly rate as a manageable local concern. Over the course of May, 1 in every 248 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Highworth's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, where 8.4 crimes occur per 1,000 residents. This contrast suggests a combination of local factors—such as community engagement or infrastructure—that may contribute to the area's lower crime rates from the data alone.