Crime in Haydon Wick: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Haydon Wick in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Haydon Wick
- Questions about crime in Haydon Wick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (150), anti-social behaviour (51), criminal damage and arson (27) and public order (27) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,742nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Haydon Wick | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 310 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.2 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,935 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haydon Wick peaked in the year to August 2018 (472 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (283). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 310 | 31.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 331 | 33.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 28.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 344 | 34.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 327 | 32.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 346 | 34.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 416 | 41.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 472 | 47.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 60 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Haydon Wick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydon Wick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +176% |
| Priory Vale | 677 | 47.4 | +52% |
| St Andrews | 1,085 | 49.2 | +58% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,230 | 83.3 | +167% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | +160% |
| Shaw | 474 | 44.2 | +42% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +187% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +581% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Haydon Wick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Haydon Court” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haydon Court | 30 |
| On or near Hudson Way | 28 |
| On or near Arun Road | 17 |
| On or near Trent Road | 14 |
| On or near Brookdene | 11 |
| On or near Elborough Road | 11 |
| On or near Wilson Road | 11 |
| On or near Lynwood Grove | 9 |
| On or near Oakie Close | 9 |
| On or near Corfe Close | 8 |
Of the 259 crimes in Haydon Wick with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 22.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Haydon Wick has an estimated population of 9,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haydon Wick average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haydon Wick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haydon Wick a safe place to live?
Haydon Wick recorded 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,742nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haydon Wick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Haydon Wick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydon Wick was down 6% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 331 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haydon Wick?
About 9,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haydon Wick?
Haydon Wick is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.