Highworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Highworth's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 29% of all reported incidents, making it the most prevalent category. This was followed by criminal damage and arson (16.1%) and anti-social behaviour (16.1%), both of which remained well below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—54.3% below the national average of 8.1—reflects a safer environment compared to the UK. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and increased socialising, may have influenced the higher proportion of violent crimes. The low rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting (85% below the UK average) and burglary (64% below), suggest that Highworth's built-up area, while not a major urban centre, benefits from effective local policing or community engagement strategies. These trends are consistent with the area's character as a smaller, more contained community within Swindon, where crime prevention efforts may be more targeted. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (50% below the UK average) further supports this, though the sharp rise in other crime and robbery highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime dropping by 83.3% (from 12 to 2) and burglary decreasing by 75% (from 4 to 1). These reductions may partly explain the overall decline in the area's crime rate. Conversely, other crime and robbery both rose by 100%, indicating emerging challenges in these categories. The area's violent crime rate—1.1 per 1,000—was 61% below the UK average, a significant contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, also remained 58% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be contributing to this trend. For residents, the sharp drop in vehicle crime offers a tangible benefit, as it may reduce concerns about car-related incidents in local parking areas.

Highworth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 35.3% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Monthly exposure to crime in Highworth meant that, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 272 residents. This statistic, when scaled to the area's population of 8,432, illustrates a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual. The population context further highlights that Highworth's crime profile is not only below the UK average but also distributed across a smaller, more tightly knit community, which may influence local policing and community engagement strategies.