Wroughton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wroughton’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 48.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Swindon and its seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.8% of total incidents, though this rate remains 46% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.2% of all crimes, with a 57% gap compared to national trends. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—likely influenced crime patterns, as extended daylight hours and the start of the tourist season may have deterred certain types of crime. However, the data also reveals a notable anomaly: bicycle theft, which surged to 0.3 per 1,000 residents, a rate 233% above the UK average. This outlier suggests a potential link to increased cycling activity during warmer months or localised vulnerabilities in bike storage. The overall crime picture, while low in comparison to the UK, highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific categories, such as bicycle theft, while maintaining the area’s strong performance in reducing violent and anti-social incidents. The balance between property and violent crime also shifts slightly, with property crimes accounting for 45.6% of total incidents (17 cases) and violent crimes for 34.8% (16 cases), reflecting a nuanced interplay of local factors that require further analysis.

June 2024 witnessed a 50% increase in bicycle theft, with three incidents reported—up from two in May. This spike contrasts sharply with the UK average, where bicycle theft is 233% below Wroughton’s rate. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting both fell by 50%, suggesting a shift in criminal focus towards property crimes over theft from individuals. The category of violent crimes (16 incidents) remains the largest contributor to the area’s crime profile, but it is 46% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of personal violence compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 57% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Wroughton’s community-oriented policing strategies or its relatively low population density. The 25% rise in criminal damage and arson also warrants attention, though it remains 18% below the UK average, pointing to localised factors such as seasonal maintenance issues or targeted vandalism.

Wroughton’s crime rate in June 2024 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 23.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced crime in areas with strong community engagement and limited nightlife. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 239 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes per day, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is contextually significant when compared to the area’s population of 11,007. This rate is 48.8% below the UK average, highlighting Wroughton’s relative safety despite its urban character within Swindon. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area’s crime profile is low, with no category exceeding the UK average except for bicycle theft, which remains a localised concern.