Crime in Priory Vale: statistics, rates and trends
677 crimes were recorded in Priory Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Priory Vale
- Questions about crime in Priory Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (258), anti-social behaviour (141) and shoplifting (76) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Priory Vale | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 677 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,271 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Priory Vale peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,092 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (625). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 677 | 47.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 760 | 53.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 625 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 706 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 749 | 52.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 829 | 58.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 885 | 62.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,092 | 76.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,039 | 72.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 27 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 114 to 76 and public order fell from 62 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 18.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 41 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Priory Vale; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Haydon Wick (31.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Priory Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews | 1,085 | 49.2 | +4% |
| Haydon Wick | 310 | 31.2 | -34% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +81% |
| Shaw | 474 | 44.2 | -7% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,230 | 83.3 | +76% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | +71% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +89% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +348% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Priory Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (144).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Shipley Drive | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Purton Road | 16 |
| On or near Prospero Way | 14 |
| On or near Artus Close | 10 |
| On or near Eyre Close | 10 |
| On or near Luna Close | 10 |
| On or near Metis Close | 10 |
Of the 536 crimes in Priory Vale with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Priory Vale has an estimated population of 14,271 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and a younger population (8.3%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Priory Vale average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Priory Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Priory Vale a safe place to live?
Priory Vale recorded 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Priory Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Priory Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Priory Vale was down 11% on the year before: 677 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 760 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Priory Vale?
About 14,271 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Priory Vale?
Priory Vale 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.