Crime in Mannington and Western: statistics, rates and trends
1,130 crimes were recorded in Mannington and Western in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mannington and Western at a glance
- Crime trends in Mannington and Western
- Types of crime in Mannington and Western
- Mannington and Western compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mannington and Western
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mannington and Western
- Population and deprivation in Mannington and Western
- Questions about crime in Mannington and Western
- About this data
1,130 crimes were recorded in Mannington and Western in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 373 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mannington and Western has the 1,494th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mannington and Western | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,130 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,552 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mannington and Western was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,568 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,061). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,130 | 90.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,061 | 84.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,407 | 112.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,349 | 107.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,270 | 101.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,235 | 98.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,411 | 112.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,496 | 119.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,568 | 124.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mannington and Western 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+31%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 29.7 | 0.87 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 209 | 16.7 | 2.01 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +6% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -12% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -19% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -45% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.06 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.1 | 1.36 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.82 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mannington and Western
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mannington and Western recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mannington and Western
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mannington and Western recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mannington and Western
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mannington and Western recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mannington and Western
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mannington and Western recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mannington and Western
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mannington and Western recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mannington and Western
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mannington and Western recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mannington and Western
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mannington and Western recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mannington and Western
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mannington and Western recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mannington and Western
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mannington and Western recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mannington and Western
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mannington and Western recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mannington and Western
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mannington and Western recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mannington and Western
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mannington and Western recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mannington and Western
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mannington and Western recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mannington and Western
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mannington and Western recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mannington and Western, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mannington and Western.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mannington and Western |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +54% |
| Shaw | 496 | 46.2 | -49% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +132% |
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | 835 | 75.0 | -17% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | -7% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | -7% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | -9% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -65% |
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 Mannington and Western over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 116 |
| On or near Markenfield | 94 |
| On or near Saltash Road | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Beaulieu Close | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Affleck Close | 35 |
| On or near Ely Close | 34 |
| On or near Fire Fly Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Oakham Close | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mannington and Western 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 188 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 14.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Mannington and Western has an estimated population of 12,552. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mannington and Western sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mannington and Western |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.1% |
Is Mannington and Western a safe place to live?
Mannington and Western recorded 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Mannington and Western?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (209).
Is crime in Mannington and Western going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mannington and Western was up 7% on the year before: 1,130 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,061 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mannington and Western?
Mannington and Western 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 Mannington and Western. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.