Crime in Haydon Wick: statistics, rates and trends
314 crimes were recorded in Haydon Wick in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haydon Wick at a glance
- Crime trends in Haydon Wick
- Types of crime in Haydon Wick
- Haydon Wick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haydon Wick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haydon Wick
- Population and deprivation in Haydon Wick
- Questions about crime in Haydon Wick
- About this data
314 crimes were recorded in Haydon Wick in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 147 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haydon Wick has the 3,728th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haydon Wick | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 314 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.6 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,935 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haydon Wick was highest in the year to July 2018 (486 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (277). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 314 | 31.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 326 | 32.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 277 | 27.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 346 | 34.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 319 | 32.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 360 | 36.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 429 | 43.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 442 | 44.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 48.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haydon Wick 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 public order (+16%).
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-10%) and criminal damage and arson (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -7% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -10% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.9 | 0.30 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -29% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Haydon Wick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haydon Wick recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haydon Wick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haydon Wick recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haydon Wick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haydon Wick recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haydon Wick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haydon Wick recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haydon Wick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haydon Wick recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haydon Wick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haydon Wick recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haydon Wick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haydon Wick recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haydon Wick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haydon Wick recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haydon Wick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haydon Wick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haydon Wick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haydon Wick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haydon Wick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haydon Wick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haydon Wick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haydon Wick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haydon Wick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haydon Wick 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haydon Wick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haydon Wick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydon Wick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +166% |
| Priory Vale | 695 | 48.7 | +54% |
| St Andrews | 1,098 | 49.8 | +57% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +168% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +158% |
| Shaw | 496 | 46.2 | +46% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +185% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +561% |
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 Haydon Wick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haydon Court | 29 |
| On or near Hudson Way | 27 |
| On or near Arun Road | 17 |
| On or near Trent Road | 13 |
| On or near Periwinkle Close | 12 |
| On or near Wilson Road | 11 |
| On or near Lynwood Grove | 10 |
| On or near Corfe Close | 9 |
| On or near Elborough Road | 9 |
| On or near Brookdene | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haydon Wick 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 | 94 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 15.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Haydon Wick has an estimated population of 9,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haydon Wick sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haydon Wick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Haydon Wick a safe place to live?
Haydon Wick recorded 31.6 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 Haydon Wick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Haydon Wick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydon Wick was down 4% on the year before: 314 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 326 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haydon Wick?
Haydon Wick 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 Haydon Wick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.