Crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook: statistics, rates and trends
820 crimes were recorded in Lydiard and Freshbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Types of crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Lydiard and Freshbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Demographics of Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Questions about crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (335), anti-social behaviour (164) and public order (95) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,076th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lydiard and Freshbrook | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 820 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,137 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,032 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (810). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 820 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 810 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,032 | 92.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,002 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 979 | 87.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 885 | 79.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 817 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 843 | 75.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 970 | 87.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded notably more public order (28% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and vehicle crime (55% below). On the year before, public order rose from 77 to 95 and anti-social behaviour rose from 139 to 164, while other theft fell from 50 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 30.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 95 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lydiard and Freshbrook; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Haydon Wick (31.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydiard and Freshbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 474 | 44.2 | -40% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +22% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +92% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | +15% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +17% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +189% |
| Haydon Wick | 310 | 31.2 | -58% |
| Wroughton and Wichelstowe | 510 | 53.2 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Lydiard and Freshbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Winstanley Close” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Winstanley Close | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Cottington Close | 34 |
| On or near Edington Close | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Walter Close | 32 |
| On or near Holinshed Mews | 30 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Way | 21 |
| On or near Godolphin Close | 20 |
| On or near Bonner Close | 19 |
Of the 656 crimes in Lydiard and Freshbrook with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Lydiard and Freshbrook has an estimated population of 11,137 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%), fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lydiard and Freshbrook average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lydiard and Freshbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lydiard and Freshbrook a safe place to live?
Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,076th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook was up 1% on the year before: 820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lydiard and Freshbrook?
About 11,137 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lydiard and Freshbrook?
Lydiard and Freshbrook 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.