Stratton St Margaret Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a notable improvement in Stratton St Margaret's crime profile, with an overall rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents — 14% below the UK average of 8.6. This performance, while modest, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions. The area's crime mix remains distinct: violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of all incidents, a share that, while significant, was only 2% above the UK average. Shoplifting, by contrast, emerged as a stark outlier, with 24 incidents (16.2% of total crimes) — 85% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This disparity may be linked to the town's retail presence, which peaks during summer months when tourism and local foot traffic increase. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 23% below the UK average (1.2 vs 1.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Stratton St Margaret's generally low levels of public disorder. The seasonal context of July — peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity — likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. While violence rates remained stable, the sharp drop in vehicle crime (down 77.8% from June) suggests effective local measures or natural seasonal trends. These dynamics illustrate how Stratton St Margaret's built-up character within Swindon influences its crime profile, with retail and tourism driving specific categories while maintaining an overall rate well below the national average.

July 2025 saw a 77.8% drop in vehicle crime, a significant shift from June's 9 incidents to just 2. This decline may partly explain the area's overall 14% reduction below the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft and possession of weapons both rose by 100%, marking the first recorded incidents in these categories for the month. The crime mix also shifted notably: violence and sexual offences (41.2% of total crimes) remained the most prevalent category, though their rate (3.1 per 1,000) was only 2% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 23% below the UK average (1.2 vs 1.6 per 1,000). For residents, the 85% spike in shoplifting (24 incidents) highlights a specific risk in retail areas, despite the overall rate being 14% below the UK average. This contrast illustrates how local conditions can diverge from national trends even within the same category.

Stratton St Margaret's crime rate in July 2025 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decline from June's 7.8 per 1,000. This aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crime, particularly vehicle-related offences, which dropped 77.8% month-on-month. Locally, this translates to an average of 5 crimes reported daily, a figure that remains consistent with the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 135 residents, reflecting a manageable level of monthly exposure compared to national averages. The population context further underscores this: with 20,000 residents, even a modest increase in specific categories like bicycle theft (up 100%) remains statistically minor. This daily and monthly context provides a clear benchmark for residents, showing that while isolated incidents occur, the overall crime burden remains low relative to both the UK average and the area's demographic size.