Stratton St Margaret Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stratton St Margaret's August 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position it has maintained despite seasonal factors that could otherwise elevate crime rates. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 31.5% of total), followed by shoplifting (18 incidents, 20.2%) and anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 13.5%). The violence and sexual offences rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity compared to larger urban centres. Shoplifting, however, remains a notable concern, with its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 exceeding the UK average by 43%, linked to the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area. August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks due to empty homes, yet Stratton St Margaret's burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 (2 incidents) is 63% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective community measures or low occupancy during the period. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 59% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, due to its quieter, more residential character compared to densely populated urban areas. These patterns illustrate how local demographics and geography intersect with crime trends, with Stratton St Margaret's built-up area likely benefiting from its integration within Swindon's broader policing framework.

August 2025 witnessed a sharp increase in two crime categories: theft from the person and vehicle crime, both doubling compared to July. Theft from the person rose from one to two incidents, a 100% increase, while vehicle crime surged from two to four, also a 100% rise. These figures contrast with declines in other areas, such as other theft, which dropped by 87.5% (from eight to one), and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 50% (from 24 to 12). The area's shoplifting rate of 0.9 per 1,000 (20.2% of total crimes) is 43% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting a localised issue that may be linked to retail activity in the built-up area. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic during late hours, where theft from the person incidents have increased. Meanwhile, the significant drop in violence and sexual offences (from 61 to 28, a 54.1% decrease) aligns with broader trends of reduced violent crime during summer months.

Stratton St Margaret's August 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 39.9% decrease from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local households. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes reported each day in August, consistent with the area's historically low crime profile. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Stratton St Margaret's rate remains 44.4% below, underscoring its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Swindon. This downward trend contrasts with seasonal expectations, as August typically sees increased tourism and empty properties, which could otherwise elevate burglary risks. The combination of community-focused policing and reduced foot traffic during peak holiday periods may have contributed to this continued reduction in incidents.