Stratton St Margaret Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stratton St Margaret's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 38% of total incidents compared to 27% for violent crime. This dynamic may reflect the area's built-up character within Swindon, where retail and community spaces intersect with residential areas. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 18.8% below the UK average, a position sustained by consistently low rates in categories like vehicle crime (33% below UK average) and criminal damage (35% below). However, shoplifting emerges as a significant outlier, with rates 145% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be explained by the area's proximity to Swindon's retail corridors, where foot traffic patterns could create opportunities for theft. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and bank holidays—likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour (17% below UK average) and public order incidents (9% below). While violent crime fell by 25.5% compared to April, the area's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 remains 35% below the UK average for this category. These figures collectively suggest a community that maintains a relatively low crime profile through a combination of spatial characteristics and seasonal dynamics.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (300%) and possession of weapons (100%), though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Violent crime fell by 25.5% compared to April, dropping from 47 to 35 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in social activity patterns. Shoplifting remained a standout concern, with rates 145% above the UK average, despite a 50% decline from April's 6 to 3 incidents. The property-violent crime balance tilted slightly towards property crimes (49 vs 35), though both categories remain below the UK average for their respective categories. 'other crime' now accounts for 6.2% of total incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 186%. This suggests emerging trends in local crime patterns that may warrant closer monitoring by authorities.

Stratton St Margaret's crime rate in May 2023 fell by 5.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.9 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of early spring, when outdoor socialising may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the area and its integration within Swindon's broader urban fabric. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of risk compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against the local population of nearly 20,000, this figure highlights the area's consistent performance in maintaining a stable crime profile despite seasonal fluctuations. The drop in violent crime from 47 to 35 incidents may partly reflect targeted policing efforts or natural variations in community activity during the month.