Wroughton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wroughton's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that reflects the area's character as a built-up part of Swindon. Property-related offences dominate, with criminal damage and arson accounting for 23.8% of all crimes reported—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (0.5 per 1,000). This overrepresentation may be consistent with the area's proximity to rural zones, where vandalism and arson are more frequently reported. Meanwhile, violent crimes—primarily violence and sexual offences—make up 21.4% of the total, a figure 68% below the UK average. This discrepancy could be partly explained by Wroughton's role as a commuter hub, where transient populations and lower population density may reduce opportunities for interpersonal violence. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category (14.3%), is also 43% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community cohesion may contribute to this trend. Seasonal factors further shape the crime picture: as a winter month with low outdoor activity, February's data aligns with the pre-spring lull, which may dampen opportunities for public order offences and theft from the person. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson indicates that targeted prevention efforts could be warranted in specific locations, such as public transport hubs or areas with visible property vulnerabilities. Overall, the area's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents—46.5% below the UK average—positions Wroughton as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, though the concentration of property crimes highlights a need for continued attention to environmental factors that may contribute to such incidents.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft, criminal damage and arson, and other theft each increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike in property-related crimes, particularly the doubling of criminal damage and arson cases, contrasts with a 66.7% drop in public order offences and a 60% decline in vehicle crime. The area's violent crime rate—0.8 per 1,000 residents—remains 68% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a trend consistent with broader patterns observed in smaller built-up areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 14.3% of all crimes, is 43% below the UK average, suggesting community-level factors may contribute to this disparity. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft—now at 0.2 per 1,000—may warrant increased vigilance in securing personal property, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or public transport access.

Wroughton's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in January. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When considering the population, the monthly exposure to crime—roughly one crime for every 262 residents—provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is minimal. This monthly aggregate also highlights the broader safety profile of Wroughton, particularly when compared to the UK average. While the overall rate is 46.5% below the national figure, the daily and population-scaled statistics reinforce the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas within Swindon. These metrics, though low, should be interpreted alongside local factors such as the town's proximity to rural areas and its role as a commuter hub, which may influence crime patterns differently than more densely populated regions.