Highworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Highworth, the per-capita perspective reveals a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a figure that is 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends, though the local context suggests a nuanced picture. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (41.4% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (27.6%), and criminal damage and arson (10.3%)—highlight a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, may contribute to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour. The lower-than-average rates for violence (1.4 vs UK 2.7) and anti-social behaviour (1.0 vs UK 1.3) could be attributed to Highworth's built-up nature within Swindon, where community structures and policing presence may mitigate certain types of crime. However, the presence of shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and other theft (0.1 per 1,000), albeit at low levels, indicates vulnerabilities in retail environments or public spaces. These figures, while modest, reflect the ongoing interplay between local conditions and broader societal trends. The seasonal transition into darker evenings, coupled with the Halloween period, may have influenced some of these patterns, though the precise impact remains unclear without further data. Overall, the crime profile of Highworth in October 2024 illustrates a generally secure environment, with specific areas for targeted attention.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with three types experiencing 100% increases from September. Other theft, drugs, and shoplifting each rose from zero to one or three incidents, indicating potential emerging trends. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 42.9% (21 to 12), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 20% (10 to 8), suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder during the month. Highworth's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the area's demographic or geographic profile. The sharp rise in shoplifting, now at 0.4 per 1,000 (up from zero), could be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, even within a generally low-crime area.

Highworth's October 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 29.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one reported crime every 31 days, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in the area. When considering the monthly exposure, over the course of October, one crime was reported for every 291 residents, illustrating the sparse distribution of incidents across the population. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides a tangible sense of the scale of risk for individuals living in Highworth. The population context further highlights that, despite the 58% deficit compared to the UK average, the local community experiences crime at a pace that is markedly slower than national trends. This contrast may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as its built-up nature within Swindon, which could contribute to a more controlled environment for criminal activity.