Stratton St Margaret Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Stratton St Margaret recorded 99 crimes across its population of nearly 20,000 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This figure is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.4% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting at 22.2% and anti-social behaviour at 12.1%. These patterns suggest a combination of local factors, including the area's proximity to Swindon's urban centre, which may contribute to higher rates of violent crime relative to the UK average. Seasonal dynamics also appear to influence crime trends, with October's darker evenings and the Halloween period potentially amplifying incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the area's overall safety remains evident, as rates for property crimes such as burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage are all significantly below UK averages. Shoplifting rates are 75% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the presence of retail hubs within the built-up area, which attract both residents and visitors. The relatively low levels of drug-related crime and other thefts further underscore the area's distinct profile, though the sharp increase in burglary and 'other crime' categories highlights the need for targeted policing strategies. These findings illustrate that while Stratton St Margaret maintains a safer environment overall, specific vulnerabilities—such as retail-focused theft and the potential for spikes in violent crime during seasonal transitions—require continued attention from local authorities.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in burglary, with incidents rising by 200% compared to September, jumping from one to three cases. This surge, though still a small number in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during darker evenings, a common pattern in built-up areas with limited surveillance. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 52% from 25 to 12 incidents, a drop that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the clocks going back, which may have shifted community activity to earlier hours. Shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with rates at 1.1 per 1,000 residents—75% above the UK average—suggesting that local retail environments may be particularly susceptible to such offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.4% of all crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the area's proximity to Swindon's urban core, where higher population density and transient populations can contribute to such patterns. The sharp rise in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' by 100% each also signals areas warranting further scrutiny, though the small absolute numbers mean these trends require cautious interpretation.

Stratton St Margaret's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of reduction slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, the frequency is relatively low compared to national averages. Stratton St Margaret's population of nearly 20,000 residents means that the 99 total crimes recorded in October equate to a rate significantly below the UK average, yet the localised nature of some offences—such as shoplifting concentrated in retail hubs—suggests that targeted areas may require closer attention. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 52% from September to October could reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced evening activity or the impact of clocks going back, which may have altered community patterns.