Swindon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Swindon's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for nearly a third of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, Swindon remains 14.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower overall crime in the area compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.2 per 1,000, are 15% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may partly explain the area's overall performance. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 18.2% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average. Seasonal factors in November—such as shorter evenings and Black Friday shopping—likely influence these trends, with shoplifting and public order offences potentially spiking during busy retail periods. The area's mix of urban and industrial zones, combined with a relatively stable population, may contribute to this profile. These patterns contrast with some categories, such as vehicle crime, which are 32% below the UK average, suggesting broader environmental or demographic factors at play.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, theft from the person, and burglary, with vehicle crime surging by 61.5% compared to the previous month. This rise, from 52 to 84 incidents, may be linked to seasonal factors like dark evenings and increased vehicle use during the festive period. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 58.3%, with incidents falling from 12 to 5—a decline that could reflect improved policing or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, contributing 18.2% of all crimes and 8% above the UK average, tied to the area's dense urban pockets. Shoplifting rates are 13% below the UK average, a contrast to some areas where retail crime spikes during Black Friday. The crime mix also shows a clear imbalance: violent offences dominate at 34.3%, while property crimes account for just 24.7% (515 out of 1579 total). This violent-crime skew may reflect Swindon's demographic profile, with a mix of residential and commercial zones that could influence reported incidents. Residents may find the 32% UK-wide deficit in vehicle crime reassuring. month-on-month rise in this category warrants attention.

Swindon's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 6.5 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, showing a negligible -0.5% change. This consistency contrasts with broader UK trends, where the national average of 7.6 per 1,000 suggests Swindon's residents experience fewer crimes on average. Daily crime figures reveal 53 crimes per day in November, a rate that, while seemingly high, is tempered by the area's population of 243,875. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK-wide context, highlights Swindon's relative safety. This figure is particularly notable given the area's urban density and industrial activity, which often correlate with higher crime rates elsewhere. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that, despite the 6.5 per 1,000 rate, Swindon's crime burden is distributed across a larger population base than many comparable areas. The stability in the crime rate—despite spikes in specific categories like vehicle crime—suggests that systemic factors, such as policing strategies or community engagement, may be maintaining this equilibrium. However, the 32% UK-wide deficit in vehicle crime raises questions about whether local conditions, such as car ownership patterns or street design, are uniquely influencing this category.