Highworth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Highworth's crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents highlights a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the area recording 63% fewer crimes than the national benchmark. This disparity is particularly pronounced in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) accounted for 36% of all reported crimes, yet remained 62% below the UK average. The breakdown of crime types reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with the latter narrowly outnumbering the former for the first time in recent months. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors: as summer begins, increased foot traffic in local amenities and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents, while the absence of colder weather may reduce opportunities for property crimes typically linked to home security vulnerabilities. Public order offences (4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) further shaped the crime profile, though both remained significantly below UK averages. The data suggests that Highworth's built-up character within Swindon—likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial areas—creates a unique environment where community engagement and policing efforts may play a role in maintaining low crime rates. Seasonal patterns also appear relevant: the start of summer, with its longer days and increased outdoor activity, may contribute to the observed balance between crime types, as more people spend time in shared spaces where incidents are more likely to be reported.

The balance between property and violent crime in June 2025 reveals a nuanced picture: violent crimes (9 incidents) narrowly outpaced property crimes (8 incidents), a reversal of the usual trend observed in this area. This shift may be influenced by the start of summer, when increased social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Other theft saw a 200% increase compared to May, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp contrast to the 60% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from five to two. Violent crimes in Highworth (1.1 per 1,000) remain 62% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the area's consistently lower risk profile for such offences. Residents may find the 1-in-337 monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, as it indicates the low probability of encountering crime during any given month.

Highworth's crime rate in June 2025 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when increased daylight hours and warmer weather often correlate with reduced opportunities for certain crimes, particularly those involving darkness or isolation. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the month, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 337 residents. Given Highworth's population of 8,432, this suggests that the majority of residents experienced no direct involvement in or proximity to crime during the month. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's relative safety compared to the UK average, with crime rates remaining well below national benchmarks across all categories.