Crime in Ridgeway, Swindon: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, Swindon in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ridgeway, Swindon
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
- About this data
351 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, Swindon in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 172 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ridgeway, Swindon has the 1,291st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Swindon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 351 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.0 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,582 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Swindon was highest in the year to July 2026 (351 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (296). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 351 | 98.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 299 | 83.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 296 | 82.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 348 | 97.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 298 | 83.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 331 | 92.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 342 | 95.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 343 | 95.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 333 | 93.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ridgeway, Swindon 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+35%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 48.0 | 1.40 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 15.4 | 1.00 | +31% |
| Public order | 45 | 12.6 | 1.89 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -22% |
| Drugs | 16 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +0% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -39% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.1 | 1.15 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ridgeway, Swindon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ridgeway, Swindon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ridgeway, Swindon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ridgeway, Swindon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ridgeway, Swindon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ridgeway, Swindon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ridgeway, Swindon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 10 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 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ridgeway, Swindon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ridgeway, Swindon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ridgeway, Swindon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ridgeway, Swindon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ridgeway, Swindon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ridgeway, Swindon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway, Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | -14% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -55% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 389 | 44.6 | -54% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +11% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | -37% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | -15% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +41% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +113% |
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 Ridgeway, Swindon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 157 |
| On or near Day House Lane | 42 |
| On or near Burycroft | 19 |
| On or near Butts Road | 19 |
| On or near The Gallops | 18 |
| On or near Berricot Lane | 11 |
| On or near Bushton Close | 7 |
| On or near Crofton Road | 7 |
| On or near Meadow Way | 5 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ridgeway, Swindon 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 | 103 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 15.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 15.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ridgeway, Swindon has an estimated population of 3,582. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ridgeway, Swindon sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Swindon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Ridgeway, Swindon a safe place to live?
Ridgeway, Swindon recorded 98.0 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 Ridgeway, Swindon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Ridgeway, Swindon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Swindon was up 17% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 299 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ridgeway, Swindon?
Ridgeway, Swindon 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 Ridgeway, Swindon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.