Crime in Shaw, Swindon: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in Shaw, Swindon in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shaw, Swindon
- Questions about crime in Shaw, Swindon
- About this data
496 crimes were recorded in Shaw, Swindon in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shaw, Swindon has the 3,185th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shaw, Swindon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 496 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,728 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shaw, Swindon was highest in the year to July 2018 (699 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (469). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 496 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 469 | 43.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 485 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 558 | 52.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 580 | 54.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 586 | 54.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 576 | 53.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 699 | 65.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shaw, 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+43%) and public order (+33%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +43% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +31% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -27% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -12% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shaw, Swindon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shaw, Swindon recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shaw, Swindon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shaw, Swindon recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shaw, Swindon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shaw, Swindon recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shaw, Swindon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shaw, Swindon recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shaw, Swindon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shaw, Swindon recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shaw, Swindon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shaw, Swindon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shaw, Swindon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shaw, Swindon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shaw, Swindon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shaw, Swindon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shaw, Swindon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shaw, Swindon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shaw, Swindon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shaw, Swindon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shaw, Swindon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shaw, Swindon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shaw, Swindon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shaw, Swindon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shaw, Swindon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shaw, Swindon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shaw, Swindon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shaw, Swindon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shaw, Swindon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shaw, Swindon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaw, Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | 835 | 75.0 | +62% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +95% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +82% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -32% |
| Priory Vale | 695 | 48.7 | +5% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +352% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +200% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +76% |
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 Shaw, Swindon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pilgrim Close | 37 |
| On or near Carronbridge Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Morse Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Grovely Close | 15 |
| On or near Botley Copse | 14 |
| On or near Dennis Street | 14 |
| On or near Lowes Close | 12 |
| On or near Rye Close | 12 |
| On or near Stonefield Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shaw, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 18.1% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 16.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Shaw, Swindon has an estimated population of 10,728. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shaw, Swindon sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shaw, Swindon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Shaw, Swindon a safe place to live?
Shaw, Swindon recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Shaw, Swindon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Shaw, Swindon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaw, Swindon was up 6% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 469 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shaw, Swindon?
Shaw, 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 Shaw, Swindon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.