Crime in Shaw, Swindon: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Shaw, Swindon in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shaw, Swindon at a glance
- Crime trends in Shaw, Swindon
- Types of crime in Shaw, Swindon
- Shaw, Swindon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shaw, Swindon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shaw, Swindon
- Demographics of Shaw, Swindon
- Questions about crime in Shaw, Swindon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (82) and shoplifting (77) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shaw, Swindon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 474 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,728 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shaw, Swindon of any year here (474 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 474 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 486 | 45.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 477 | 44.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 502 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 561 | 52.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 573 | 53.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 585 | 54.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 54.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 701 | 65.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 50 to 77 and public order rose from 33 to 39, while other theft fell from 38 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 7.2 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shaw, Swindon; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Haydon Wick (31.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaw, Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | 820 | 73.6 | +67% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +103% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +95% |
| Haydon Wick | 310 | 31.2 | -29% |
| Priory Vale | 677 | 47.4 | +7% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +381% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +221% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Shaw, Swindon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pilgrim Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pilgrim Close | 37 |
| On or near Carronbridge Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Grovely Close | 17 |
| On or near Morse Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Botley Copse | 14 |
| On or near Dennis Street | 13 |
| On or near Lowes Close | 12 |
| On or near Stonefield Close | 10 |
| On or near Mead Way | 9 |
Of the 392 crimes in Shaw, Swindon with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 25.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Shaw, Swindon has an estimated population of 10,728 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shaw, Swindon average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shaw, Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shaw, Swindon a safe place to live?
Shaw, Swindon recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shaw, Swindon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Shaw, Swindon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaw, Swindon was down 2% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 486 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shaw, Swindon?
About 10,728 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shaw, Swindon?
Shaw, 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.