Crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton: statistics, rates and trends
1,249 crimes were recorded in Penhill and Upper Stratton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton at a glance
- Crime trends in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- Types of crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- Penhill and Upper Stratton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- Population and deprivation in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- Questions about crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton
- About this data
1,249 crimes were recorded in Penhill and Upper Stratton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 529 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penhill and Upper Stratton has the 1,674th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penhill and Upper Stratton | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,249 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,765 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,874 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,249). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 1,249 | 84.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,467 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,251 | 84.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,448 | 98.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,318 | 89.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,530 | 103.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,527 | 103.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,874 | 126.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,684 | 114.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
| August 2025 | 129 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penhill and Upper Stratton 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 other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and drugs (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 35.8 | 1.05 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 14.3 | 0.93 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 6.6 | 0.79 | -48% |
| Public order | 90 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -13% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 2.8 | 0.56 | -38% |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -18% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.98 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.74 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 7 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penhill and Upper Stratton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 6 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penhill and Upper Stratton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penhill and Upper Stratton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penhill and Upper Stratton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | -4% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -63% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | -27% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | -1% |
| St Andrews | 1,098 | 49.8 | -41% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +147% |
| Priory Vale | 695 | 48.7 | -42% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +29% |
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 Penhill and Upper Stratton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Alton Close | 42 |
| On or near Durrington Walk | 39 |
| On or near Allington Road | 36 |
| On or near Pewsham Road | 35 |
| On or near Sanders Close | 32 |
| On or near Newton Way | 28 |
| On or near Leigh Road | 24 |
| On or near Lacock Road | 23 |
| On or near Tisbury Close | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penhill and Upper Stratton 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 | 381 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 13.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Penhill and Upper Stratton has an estimated population of 14,765. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penhill and Upper Stratton sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penhill and Upper Stratton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% |
| Social rented homes | 36.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.3% |
Is Penhill and Upper Stratton a safe place to live?
Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 84.6 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 Penhill and Upper Stratton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penhill and Upper Stratton was down 15% on the year before: 1,249 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,467 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penhill and Upper Stratton?
Penhill and Upper Stratton 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 Penhill and Upper Stratton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.