Wroughton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Wroughton, the crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 in September 2023 translates to a daily risk that is markedly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000—a gap of 38.7%. This per-capita perspective reveals that, on average, a resident faces a 1-in-204 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.4%) and public order incidents (9.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up part of Swindon, where community spaces and local amenities may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal disputes and public order issues. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and the start of university term time—likely amplifies tensions in shared spaces. The rate of violent crime in Wroughton (1.9 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing or social cohesion may contribute to this lower risk. However, the increase in theft from the person, which is 54% above the UK average, indicates a specific vulnerability that warrants attention. This contrast between categories highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, where some risks are significantly mitigated compared to national trends while others remain elevated.

September saw a stark increase in theft from the person, with incidents doubling from one to two. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vigilance or targeted activity in public spaces during the transition to shorter evenings. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 83.3%, climbing from six to 11 incidents. This jump aligns with the start of the academic year, as students return to local schools and universities, potentially intensifying social interactions in public areas. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped sharply by 83.3%, from six to one incident, due to reduced parking congestion or increased security measures in car parks. The category of theft from the person stands out as 54% above the UK average, a rare instance where Wroughton exceeds the national benchmark. This contrast with other categories—such as violent crime, which is 31% below the UK average—illustrates the uneven nature of local crime pressures.

Wroughton’s crime rate in September 2023 rose by 8.1% compared to August, moving from 4.5 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises risk for residents in a tangible way. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents—a statistic that translates to a relatively low monthly exposure compared to national averages. With a population of 11,007, the scale of the local community means that individual experiences of crime are likely spread out, though the rise in specific categories like anti-social behaviour may create concentrated concerns in certain neighbourhoods. This monthly exposure figure does not account for the distribution of crimes across the area, which could vary significantly between residential zones and commercial hubs.