Crime in Priory Vale: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Priory Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Priory Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Priory Vale
- Types of crime in Priory Vale
- Priory Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Priory Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Priory Vale
- Population and deprivation in Priory Vale
- Questions about crime in Priory Vale
- About this data
695 crimes were recorded in Priory Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Priory Vale has the 3,074th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Priory Vale | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 695 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,271 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Priory Vale was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,103 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (631). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 695 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 738 | 51.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 631 | 44.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 728 | 51.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 721 | 50.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 838 | 58.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 929 | 65.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,103 | 77.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,011 | 70.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Priory Vale 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 (+46%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and shoplifting (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 18.7 | 0.55 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 9.9 | 0.64 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 5.3 | 0.63 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +28% |
| Public order | 50 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -24% |
| Other theft | 41 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +46% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.1 | 0.21 | -38% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +8% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Priory Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Priory Vale recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Priory Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Priory Vale recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Priory Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Priory Vale recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Priory Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Priory Vale recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Priory Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Priory Vale recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Priory Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Priory Vale recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Priory Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Priory Vale recorded 22 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 up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Priory Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Priory Vale recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Priory Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Priory Vale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Priory Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Priory Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Priory Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Priory Vale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Priory Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Priory Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Priory Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Priory Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Priory Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Priory Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Priory Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Priory Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Priory Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews | 1,098 | 49.8 | +2% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -35% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +73% |
| Shaw | 496 | 46.2 | -5% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +74% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +67% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +85% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +329% |
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 Priory Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 151 |
| On or near Shipley Drive | 41 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Purton Road | 21 |
| On or near Prospero Way | 14 |
| On or near Luna Close | 12 |
| On or near Metis Close | 11 |
| On or near Eyre Close | 11 |
| On or near Artus Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Priory Vale 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 | 186 | 26.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Priory Vale has an estimated population of 14,271. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Priory Vale sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Priory Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Priory Vale a safe place to live?
Priory Vale recorded 48.7 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 Priory Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Priory Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Priory Vale was down 6% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 738 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Priory Vale?
Priory Vale 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 Priory Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.