Wroughton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw an unexpected spike in public order offences, which rose by 200% compared to October, despite an overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 — 49.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This sharp increase in public order crimes, which now account for 7.3% of total incidents, contrasts with steep declines in shoplifting (-83.3%) and other theft (-66.7%). The area’s crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violence and sexual offences, which made up 51.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as November’s dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may have amplified tensions in public spaces, while Black Friday shopping activity could have temporarily reduced shoplifting opportunities. Violence and sexual offences in Wroughton (1.9 per 1,000) are 26% below the UK average, a reflection of the area’s relatively low population density and strong community policing presence. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, is also significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local initiatives to manage nuisance crimes. The overall crime rate, however, remains lower than the national average, with property crimes (4 total) representing just 9.8% of all incidents — a stark contrast to the UK’s property crime dominance. This divergence underscores Wroughton’s unique character as a built-up area within Swindon, where urban planning and community engagement may play a role in keeping crime rates subdued despite seasonal pressures.

Public order offences saw a dramatic 200% increase in November, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents — the largest single-month surge among all crime categories. This rise, coupled with a 100% jump in possession of weapons offences and a doubling of other crime reports, suggests shifting dynamics in local public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 83.3% (6 to 1), possibly linked to Black Friday’s early shopping promotions reducing opportunities for theft. Violent crimes, however, remained the dominant category, with 21 incidents (51.2% of total) — a rate of 1.9 per 1,000, 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed resilience, declining only slightly despite the surge in public order offences. Wroughton’s violent crime rate is significantly below the UK average, with 21 incidents over 11,000 residents — a figure that would translate to 198 violent crimes in a city of 1 million. The stark contrast between Wroughton’s low property crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) highlights the area’s success in managing theft and burglary, though this may partly reflect its smaller scale and limited retail presence. Residents may find the 83.3% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests that targeted policing during high-traffic periods can yield measurable results.

Wroughton’s November 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day — a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 11,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 268 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be roughly 1 in 137 residents. The contrast between Wroughton’s low crime rate and the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering specific categories: for instance, public order offences in Wroughton are 36% below the UK average, while violent crimes remain 26% below national levels. These disparities may reflect Wroughton’s role as a commuter-oriented suburb within Swindon, where urban infrastructure and community policing efforts contribute to lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s relative safety — with only 41 crimes reported in November, the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected is minimal. This low incidence, combined with the area’s strategic location, suggests that Wroughton’s crime prevention strategies are likely effective, though the surge in public order offences indicates potential vulnerabilities during peak seasonal events.