Crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Lydiard and Freshbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Questions about crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
- About this data
835 crimes were recorded in Lydiard and Freshbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 343 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lydiard and Freshbrook has the 2,024th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lydiard and Freshbrook | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 835 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.0 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,137 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (812). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 835 | 75.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 812 | 72.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,036 | 93.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,014 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 966 | 86.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 873 | 78.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 832 | 74.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 823 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,001 | 89.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lydiard and Freshbrook 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 (+20%). The largest falls were in other crime (-20%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 14.9 | 0.97 | +9% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +5% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +59% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +26% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -20% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -73% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lydiard and Freshbrook 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lydiard and Freshbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lydiard and Freshbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lydiard and Freshbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydiard and Freshbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 496 | 46.2 | -38% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +20% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +85% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | +11% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +12% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +179% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -58% |
| Wroughton and Wichelstowe | 529 | 55.2 | -26% |
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 Lydiard and Freshbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Winstanley Close | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Cottington Close | 37 |
| On or near Holinshed Mews | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near Walter Close | 32 |
| On or near Edington Close | 29 |
| On or near Crawford Close | 21 |
| On or near Darcey Close | 20 |
| On or near Godolphin Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lydiard and Freshbrook 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 | 238 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 14.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Lydiard and Freshbrook has an estimated population of 11,137. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lydiard and Freshbrook sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lydiard and Freshbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Lydiard and Freshbrook a safe place to live?
Lydiard and Freshbrook recorded 75.0 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 Lydiard and Freshbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydiard and Freshbrook was up 3% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 812 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lydiard and Freshbrook?
Lydiard and Freshbrook 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 Lydiard and Freshbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.