Highworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Highworth's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's consistent safety record. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 23.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.0%. These figures, though significantly lower than national averages, suggest a need for targeted interventions in areas where incidents occur. The summer season, with its peak tourism and outdoor events, may partly explain the 200% surge in shoplifting, as retail spaces become more vulnerable during extended hours and high foot traffic. However, the overall crime profile remains far below the UK average, with property crimes comprising 40% of the total and violent crimes 23.3%. The low rate of vehicle crime, at 6.7% below the UK average, may reflect effective parking management strategies in the built-up area. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and extended daylight—likely contributes to the fluctuating nature of certain offences, though the area's overall safety record remains robust. This data illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a level of security that outperforms national standards through a combination of local initiatives and geographic factors.

July saw a sharp 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to three. This spike aligns with the summer tourist season and the proliferation of outdoor events in the area. Vehicle crime also doubled, a trend that may reflect increased parking activity around local festivals. Conversely, other theft fell by two-thirds, possibly due to heightened police presence during the month. Anti-social behaviour tripled from three to six incidents, a figure that remains 55% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 22.2%.3% of all crimes, making them the most common category. The only category exceeding the UK average was possession of weapons, which was 25% higher, suggesting a localized issue requiring further attention.

Highworth's crime rate in July 2025 rose 20.3% from the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the summer peak. When scaled to the population of 8,432, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 281 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it highlights the area's consistent performance in maintaining safety. The rise in specific categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggests seasonal factors may be influencing local dynamics, though the overall trajectory remains well below national benchmarks.