Swindon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Swindon's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 35.1% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded 597 incidents at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, was 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime may be linked to Swindon's status as a mid-sized urban centre with a mix of commercial and residential areas, where interactions in public spaces and local nightlife could contribute to higher rates of such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 18.2% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure was 24% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of transient populations or commercial activity. Public order offences, at 9.4% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 32%, reflecting the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the associated increase in public gatherings. The overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed Swindon 6.7% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the town's relatively lower population density and the effectiveness of local policing strategies in addressing high-risk areas. The month's context—marked by the transition from autumn to winter, with extended evening darkness and the approach of the Christmas shopping season—likely played a role in shaping crime patterns, though the exact interplay between these factors and reported incidents remains to be fully understood.

November 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences increasing by 12.0% (142 → 159) and possession of weapons rising sharply by 41.7% (12 → 17), likely linked to seasonal events such as Bonfire Night. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 52.6% (19 → 9), potentially reflecting reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas shopping period or heightened police presence. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 18.2% of all crimes, was 24% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing disruptive incidents in public spaces. Meanwhile, burglary rates dropped by 18.6% (43 → 35), aligning with the UK's broader trend of decreasing property crimes. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal activity and local policing strategies, with certain categories responding more directly to environmental or temporal factors than others.

Swindon's November 2023 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.9% decline from the previous month's 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend toward lower overall crime. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed during the autumn season, when increased daylight hours and reduced tourism activity may contribute to lower reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 57 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in a typical week. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents, a ratio that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. When considering the population context, Swindon's 243,875 residents mean that crime distribution is spread across a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, which may influence both the frequency and nature of incidents reported. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national averages, provides a clear snapshot of how crime is experienced by individuals living in the district.