Wroughton Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wroughton's crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This 56% deficit suggests a combination of effective community policing and the area's character as a built-up district within Swindon, where population density is lower than major urban centres. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the 100% rise in public order offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (25% of total crimes), remained 32% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's generally low crime environment. The absence of significant property crime—only 9 cases, 64% below the UK average for other theft—contrasts with the higher proportion of violent crime, a dynamic that may reflect the area's demographic profile and limited commercial activity compared to larger towns.

April 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 6 cases. This surge may partly explain the 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 16 to 12 cases—a shift that contrasts with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 case, suggesting potential seasonal factors at play during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour remained 32% below the UK average, with 9 incidents recorded. The area's property crime rate (9 cases) was 64% below the UK average for other theft, illustrating a consistent pattern of lower property-related crime compared to national trends.

Wroughton's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.6% decrease from March's 3.5 per 1,000. This continued downward trend positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 56% below the national average. Daily crime statistics show 1 reported crime per day on average, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's small population of 11,007. Over the course of the month, 1 in 306 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts with larger urban areas where such ratios are typically higher. The population-scaled perspective highlights how Wroughton's low density and community-focused infrastructure may contribute to its crime profile, though can be inferred from this data alone.