Wroughton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wroughton's June 2025 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relative safety. The most striking outlier in the data was 'Other crime', which recorded a rate 87% above the UK average. This category, which includes offences not easily classified as violence, theft, or property crime, may reflect unique local dynamics or reporting practices. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 31% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and other theft (10.3%). The low overall rate aligns with Wroughton's character as a built-up area within Swindon, likely benefiting from established infrastructure, community engagement, or policing strategies. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: June marks the start of summer, a period typically associated with increased tourism and longer daylight hours, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp contrast in 'Other crime' rates suggests that further analysis is needed to understand why this category deviates so significantly from national trends. whether this reflects underreporting, localised issues, or variations in how crimes are classified, but it underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both geographical and seasonal parameters.

June 2025 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to May. Burglary dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), drugs-related offences fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and shoplifting decreased by 50% (from 2 to 1). These declines may reflect seasonal shifts, with increased daylight and outdoor activity deterring property crimes. The crime mix also showed a notable shift: violence and sexual offences accounted for 31% of all incidents, slightly higher than anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and other theft (10.3%). However, 'Other crime' stood out as the only category above the UK average, with a rate 87% higher than the national figure. This anomaly could indicate underreporting in other categories or unique local circumstances. Residents may find the sharp drop in burglary particularly relevant, as it suggests a potential success in local crime prevention efforts.

Wroughton's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 40.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.5 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when increased daylight and tourism might reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 380 residents — a statistic that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing, infrastructure, or demographics may contribute to the disparity. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly aggregate offers a broader perspective, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime in Wroughton remains low compared to national trends.