Swindon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swindon's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 38.2% of all recorded incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for 26.2% of the total. The area's crime mix suggests a combination of social dynamics, with anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and public order offences (7.7%) further highlighting tensions in community spaces. Property crime rates in Swindon are significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) both underperforming by over 30%. This divergence may reflect Swindon's urban-suburban character, where commercial centres are less densely packed than in major cities, potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of theft. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: with September marking the start of the academic year, the rise in anti-social behaviour could align with student movements and social gatherings. However, the relatively low levels of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that residential areas may be experiencing fewer targeted crimes, due to effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places Swindon firmly in the safer end of the UK spectrum, with the area's 8.1% deficit compared to the national average underscoring its comparative success in managing crime. This balance of violent and non-violent offences illustrates a town grappling with social tensions but maintaining a lower incidence of property-related crime than many similar-sized urban centres.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in Swindon's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 127.8% compared to the previous month, rising from 36 to 82 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to the return of students and increased traffic during the academic term, though no definitive causal link can be established. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 86.7%, from 15 to 28 incidents, potentially reflecting greater visibility of cyclists in the area during the post-summer season. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 41.7%, dropping from 12 to 7 incidents, due to heightened awareness of personal security during the transition to autumn. Swindon's violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) matches the UK average, but anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is 20% above the national figure, suggesting localised issues in community spaces. Shoplifting in Swindon is 34% below the UK average, with only 105 incidents recorded compared to the national rate of 165 per 100,000 residents. This discrepancy may be attributed to Swindon's retail environment, which may have fewer high-footfall areas compared to major cities. The data also shows that public order offences are 7% below the UK average, a trend that could reflect the town's smaller population size and lower levels of public intoxication or disorder compared to larger urban centres.

Swindon's crime rate in September 2025 (6.8 per 1,000) represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable improvement in the area's crime management. When contextualised on a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 55 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime burden. This daily rate translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 147 residents, a statistic that places Swindon in the lower quartile of UK local authorities when considering population-scaled crime rates. The area's performance is particularly notable when compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, with Swindon's 8.1% deficit underscoring its relative success in maintaining public safety. This comparative advantage is most pronounced in property-related crimes, where shoplifting (34% below UK average) and vehicle crime (25% below UK average) are significantly underrepresented. However, the town's anti-social behaviour rate (20% above UK average) highlights a specific challenge in managing community disorder. These figures suggest that while Swindon's overall crime environment is safer than the national average, targeted interventions may be needed to address the localised spikes in anti-social behaviour and other non-violent offences that remain above the UK benchmark.