Highworth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Highworth's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals specific challenges. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, each contributing 10.7% of the total. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to schools and universities, and the transition into shorter evenings—likely contributes to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour in public spaces, though this category saw a notable 70% decrease compared to August. The low overall crime rate is consistent with Highworth's status as a built-up area within Swindon, where urban planning and community engagement initiatives may help mitigate risks. However, the rise in shoplifting and burglary, albeit from a low base, signals areas for continued vigilance. The UK average for violent crime is 2.6 per 1,000, whereas Highworth's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below, a gap that may reflect the town's lower population density and strong local policing efforts. Conversely, burglary in Highworth at 0.4 per 1,000 is 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that could be linked to specific vulnerabilities in property security or transient populations. These figures underscore the need for targeted measures to address rising concerns in specific crime categories while maintaining the area's overall safety profile.

September 2025 marked a sharp rise in shoplifting, with cases doubling from one to two, and a complete absence of burglary in August giving way to three incidents in September. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, signal a shift in crime patterns that residents should note, particularly in retail zones where shoplifting has surged by 100%. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 70% compared to August, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of the school term reducing public gatherings. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, though it is still 46% below the UK average. The anomaly in burglary rates—43% above the national average—despite a low overall crime rate, suggests localized vulnerabilities that warrant further attention from local authorities and community groups. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in areas with high foot traffic and to report any suspicious activity promptly.

Highworth's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, falling by 3.5% to 3.3 per 1,000 residents from 3.4 per 1,000 in August. This slight decline contrasts with the broader UK trend, where Highworth's rate remains 55.4% below the national average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Highworth experienced approximately one reported crime per day in September, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 301 residents. This relatively low frequency underscores the area's continued position as a safer-than-average location within the UK. However, the distribution of crime types reveals nuances: while violent crime rates are significantly lower than the UK average, burglary rates in Highworth are 43% above the national figure, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as property density or economic conditions. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite isolated increases in specific categories, the overall risk to residents remains modest compared to the UK context.