Wroughton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wroughton’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 64.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.3% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and other theft (18.2%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, rather than property crime, which collectively make up 46.9% of incidents. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer activities and longer daylight hours typically influence community dynamics—may contribute to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the low overall rate remains consistent with Wroughton’s character as a relatively tranquil built-up area within Swindon. While the area’s proximity to Swindon’s urban core may introduce some exposure to broader regional crime trends, the localised nature of incidents points to internal factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing. The absence of major property crime spikes, despite the summer season, further reinforces the notion that Wroughton’s crime profile is shaped by social rather than economic factors. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of smaller built-up areas, where community engagement and localised policing often mitigate broader urban crime trends.

June 2023 marked a significant spike in shoplifting, with incidents tripling from 1 to 3—a 200% increase. This jump outpaces the UK average for shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000), which Wroughton now sits 44% below. Other theft also saw a 100% rise, moving from 3 to 6 incidents, while drug-related crimes doubled from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with the broader trend of Wroughton’s crime rate remaining well below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (30.3% of total crimes), are 69% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (24.2% of total crimes) is similarly 53% below the UK rate. The property crime category as a whole (17 incidents) is 34% below the UK average for property crimes, a figure not explicitly provided but inferred from the breakdown. Residents may find the low shoplifting rate (0.3 per 1,000) reassuring, though the sharp rise in this category warrants attention for local businesses.

Wroughton’s crime rate in June 2023 rose 9.9% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.7 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the daily crime count remains exceptionally low—just 1 crime reported per day over the 30-day period. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 334 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety despite the increase. When contextualised against the population of 11,007, the low frequency of incidents suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily routines. The rise in reported crimes, however, may reflect heightened summer activity, such as increased foot traffic in local amenities or events. a direct link to seasonal factors, but the timing aligns with the start of summer, a period often associated with changes in community behaviour and outdoor activity levels.