Highworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Highworth's crime rate in February 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) positions it 28.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The area's most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.7% of all reported crimes (19 incidents), which is 1% below the UK average for this category. This suggests a combination of local factors, including the built-up area's characteristics within Swindon, which may contribute to lower rates of violent crime but higher proportions of property-related offences. Shoplifting (5 incidents, 12.8% of total) and criminal damage (4 incidents, 10.3% of total) both exceeded UK averages by 3% and 9% respectively, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the winter month's impact on retail activity and property maintenance. The area's crime profile also shows stark contrasts in specific categories: anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 10.3% of total) was 45% below the UK average, while public order offences (4 incidents, 10.3% of total) were 22% above. These variations align with the area's seasonal context, where February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, with indoor-focused offences like violence and property damage increasing while outdoor-related crimes like theft from the person remain relatively low.

February 2026 saw significant shifts in Highworth's crime profile, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from the previous month. Criminal damage and arson, public order offences, and other crime all rose sharply, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather encouraging indoor gatherings or increased property maintenance during the winter. Conversely, other theft and drugs-related crimes declined by 66.7% and 50% respectively, though these decreases may be attributed to temporary fluctuations rather than sustained trends. Violence and sexual offences (48.7% of total crimes) remained below the UK average by 1%, despite being the most common category. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area's unique profile, where violent crime is less prevalent but property-related offences like shoplifting (12.8% of total) exceed national norms by 3%.

Highworth's crime rate in February 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) shows a 5.5% increase from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in Highworth over the 28-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the area's relatively small population of 8,432. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 216 residents over the course of the month. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering population density and urban characteristics, suggesting that Highworth's built-up area within Swindon may benefit from localized factors such as community policing or lower population density compared to larger cities.