Crime in Blunsdon and Highworth: statistics, rates and trends
725 crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and Highworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blunsdon and Highworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Blunsdon and Highworth
- Types of crime in Blunsdon and Highworth
- Blunsdon and Highworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blunsdon and Highworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blunsdon and Highworth
- Population and deprivation in Blunsdon and Highworth
- Questions about crime in Blunsdon and Highworth
- About this data
725 crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and Highworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blunsdon and Highworth has the 2,597th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blunsdon and Highworth | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 725 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,068 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blunsdon and Highworth was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,158 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (725). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 725 | 60.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 814 | 67.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 781 | 64.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,158 | 96.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,082 | 89.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,009 | 83.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 908 | 75.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,098 | 91.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 890 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blunsdon and Highworth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+23%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 24.2 | 0.71 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -34% |
| Public order | 84 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -18% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +236% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -43% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.7 | 0.78 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blunsdon and Highworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blunsdon and Highworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blunsdon and Highworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blunsdon and Highworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blunsdon and Highworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blunsdon and Highworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 236% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blunsdon and Highworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blunsdon and Highworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blunsdon and Highworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blunsdon and Highworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blunsdon and Highworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blunsdon and Highworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blunsdon and Highworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blunsdon and Highworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blunsdon and Highworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blunsdon and Highworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blunsdon and Highworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +41% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | +3% |
| St Andrews | 1,098 | 49.8 | -17% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +36% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -47% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -27% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +40% |
| Priory Vale | 695 | 48.7 | -19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blunsdon and Highworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 158 |
| On or near Turnpike Road | 29 |
| On or near Blandford Alley | 28 |
| On or near Edencroft | 21 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 18 |
| On or near Barra Close | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Vorda Road | 17 |
| On or near Trenchard Road | 15 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blunsdon and Highworth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 25.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 18.5% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 12.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Blunsdon and Highworth has an estimated population of 12,068. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blunsdon and Highworth sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blunsdon and Highworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Blunsdon and Highworth a safe place to live?
Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blunsdon and Highworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Blunsdon and Highworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blunsdon and Highworth was down 11% on the year before: 725 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 814 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blunsdon and Highworth?
Blunsdon and Highworth is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blunsdon and Highworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.