Wroughton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,000 residents, Wroughton recorded 44 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 people—48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.2% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%, 8 cases) and shoplifting (13.6%, 6 cases). These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal context of October, including the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween period, which can heighten social tensions and alter crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences in Wroughton were 36% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 44% below. However, bicycle theft stood out as a category significantly above the UK average, with 150% more incidents reported than the national rate. This anomaly may be linked to local factors such as cycling infrastructure or population demographics. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000), suggests a relatively secure built-up area, though the sharp increase in violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of seasonal influences and local characteristics, with Wroughton maintaining a crime profile that is safer than the UK average but not without its challenges.

October 2025 saw a 58.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing from 12 to 19 incidents, a trend that may align with seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, jumping from one to three incidents, possibly linked to increased vandalism during the month. Bicycle theft also doubled, with two reported cases, a category that was 150% above the UK average. These increases contrast with notable declines in burglary, which fell by 80% (from five to one), and public order offences, down 75% (from four to one). The shift in crime mix—from property crimes (15) to violent crimes (19)—indicates a changing landscape, with violence now accounting for 43.2% of all reported incidents. This balance of rising and falling categories illustrates the dynamic nature of local crime patterns.

Wroughton's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This decline suggests a continued trend of stability in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population scale—11,007 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, though daily figures are not directly comparable due to differing regional dynamics. The reduction in burglary and public order offences, coupled with a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, highlights shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween and reduced daylight hours. These trends underscore the importance of considering both local and national contexts when interpreting crime data.