Wroughton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Wroughton's crime profile was shaped by a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property-related incidents accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes compared to 24.5% for violent crimes. This contrast may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where retail and housing developments coexist. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a gap that underscores Wroughton's relatively low-risk environment. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common single category (24.5% of total crimes).1 per 1,000 was 61% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (16.3% of total crimes) and criminal damage (10.2%) followed closely, with both categories also significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may have influenced this pattern, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could have driven increased socialising in public spaces, yet the overall crime rate remained stable. The low proportion of violent crime compared to property crime suggests a focus on securing assets rather than interpersonal conflicts, linked to the area's suburban character and limited nightlife infrastructure.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and burglary rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting, suggest heightened activity in retail spaces during the month. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 25% (from 16 to 12), and public order offences dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), possibly reflecting targeted policing efforts or seasonal shifts in community behaviour. Burglary in Wroughton at 0.5 per 1,000 residents was 79% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the area's overall safety profile. This anomaly may indicate vulnerabilities in residential security, particularly in newer housing developments or areas with limited surveillance. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 51% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could be attributed to Wroughton's community-focused governance or the absence of major industrial sites that often correlate with higher anti-social activity. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting—now at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, 70% below the UK average—highlights the need for enhanced retail security measures during peak shopping periods.

Wroughton's crime rate in May 2025 rose 32.4% compared to the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000, yet it remains 44.4% below the UK average. This increase, while notable, does not alter the area's position as one of the safest in the UK. On a daily basis, Wroughton recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in May—a figure that, when scaled to the population of 11,007 residents, equates to 1 reported crime for every 225 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though slightly higher than April's, still places Wroughton well within the lower end of the UK's crime spectrum. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, with the area's 4.5 per 1,000 rate translating to a 0.45% probability of experiencing a crime. However, the rise in specific categories like burglary and shoplifting underscores the need for targeted interventions. While the overall rate remains low, the 79% gap in burglary rates compared to the UK average highlights a unique vulnerability that requires closer attention, particularly in residential areas. This contrast between Wroughton's overall safety and its performance in specific crime types illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, where broader trends mask pockets of higher risk.