Crime in Ridgeway, Swindon: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, Swindon in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ridgeway, Swindon at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway, Swindon
- Types of crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
- Ridgeway, Swindon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway, Swindon
- Demographics of Ridgeway, Swindon
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (175), anti-social behaviour (51) and public order (45) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,282nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Swindon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 351 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.0 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,582 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Swindon peaked in the year to August 2019 (358 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (278). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 351 | 98.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 313 | 87.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 278 | 77.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 351 | 98.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 303 | 84.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 331 | 92.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 318 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 358 | 99.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 97.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ridgeway, Swindon recorded notably more public order (89% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 45 and violence and sexual offences rose from 133 to 175.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 48.9 | 34.2 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 45 | 12.6 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ridgeway, Swindon; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiseldon and Lawn (43.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway, Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | -14% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 454 | 44.8 | -54% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -56% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +12% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 683 | 62.2 | -37% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | -13% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +45% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +117% |
The 10 locations below account for 84% of the crime recorded in Ridgeway, Swindon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 160 |
| On or near Day House Lane | 40 |
| On or near Butts Road | 27 |
| On or near Burycroft | 20 |
| On or near The Gallops | 15 |
| On or near Bushton Close | 8 |
| On or near Crofton Road | 8 |
| On or near Berricot Lane | 7 |
| On or near Spinney Close | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 5 |
Of the 300 crimes in Ridgeway, Swindon with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 19.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ridgeway, Swindon has an estimated population of 3,582 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ridgeway, Swindon average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ridgeway, Swindon a safe place to live?
Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,282nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Ridgeway, Swindon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Ridgeway, Swindon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Swindon was up 12% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ridgeway, Swindon?
About 3,582 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ridgeway, Swindon?
Ridgeway, Swindon 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.