Crime in Rodbourne Cheney: statistics, rates and trends
1,124 crimes were recorded in Rodbourne Cheney in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rodbourne Cheney at a glance
- Crime trends in Rodbourne Cheney
- Types of crime in Rodbourne Cheney
- Rodbourne Cheney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rodbourne Cheney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rodbourne Cheney
- Population and deprivation in Rodbourne Cheney
- Questions about crime in Rodbourne Cheney
- About this data
1,124 crimes were recorded in Rodbourne Cheney in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 494 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rodbourne Cheney has the 1,696th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rodbourne Cheney | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,124 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,371 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rodbourne Cheney was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,317 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,046). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,124 | 84.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,118 | 83.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,073 | 80.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,237 | 92.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,149 | 85.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,046 | 78.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,072 | 80.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,317 | 98.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,268 | 94.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rodbourne Cheney 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 vehicle crime (+72%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and shoplifting (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 36.9 | 1.08 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 199 | 14.9 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +31% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -16% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +72% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -47% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -9% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -29% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 1.18 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.77 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +167% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rodbourne Cheney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rodbourne Cheney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rodbourne Cheney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rodbourne Cheney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rodbourne Cheney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rodbourne Cheney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rodbourne Cheney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rodbourne Cheney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rodbourne Cheney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rodbourne Cheney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rodbourne Cheney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rodbourne Cheney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rodbourne Cheney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 8 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 up 167% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rodbourne Cheney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rodbourne Cheney recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rodbourne Cheney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rodbourne Cheney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rodbourne Cheney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -62% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | -3% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +7% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +149% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +1% |
| Priory Vale | 695 | 48.7 | -42% |
| Shaw | 496 | 46.2 | -45% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +65% |
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 Rodbourne Cheney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferndale Road | 58 |
| On or near Bourne Road | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Brunel Crescent | 49 |
| On or near Wavell Road | 38 |
| On or near Pinetree Rise | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Church Walk North | 27 |
| On or near Elm Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rodbourne Cheney 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 | 306 | 27.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 199 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 13.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 6.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 67 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Rodbourne Cheney has an estimated population of 13,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rodbourne Cheney sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rodbourne Cheney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Rodbourne Cheney a safe place to live?
Rodbourne Cheney recorded 84.1 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 Rodbourne Cheney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (199).
Is crime in Rodbourne Cheney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rodbourne Cheney was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,124 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,118 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rodbourne Cheney?
Rodbourne Cheney 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 Rodbourne Cheney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.