Crime in St Andrews, Swindon: statistics, rates and trends
1,085 crimes were recorded in St Andrews, Swindon in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Andrews, Swindon at a glance
- Crime trends in St Andrews, Swindon
- Types of crime in St Andrews, Swindon
- St Andrews, Swindon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Andrews, Swindon
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Andrews, Swindon
- Demographics of St Andrews, Swindon
- Questions about crime in St Andrews, Swindon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (432), anti-social behaviour (222) and shoplifting (121) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,059th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Andrews, Swindon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,085 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.2 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 22,060 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Andrews, Swindon peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,214 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (817). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,085 | 49.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,214 | 55.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,176 | 53.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 817 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 846 | 38.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 905 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 906 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 932 | 42.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 932 | 42.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (82% below) and burglary (74% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 224 to 121 and vehicle crime fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 432 | 19.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Public order | 90 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 64 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Burglary | 20 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 0.9 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Andrews, 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 St Andrews, Swindon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Vale | 677 | 47.4 | -4% |
| Haydon Wick | 310 | 31.2 | -37% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +75% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,230 | 83.3 | +69% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | +65% |
| Shaw | 474 | 44.2 | -10% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +82% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +332% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in St Andrews, Swindon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Abbotsbury Way” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbotsbury Way | 65 |
| On or near Hugo Drive | 34 |
| On or near Delft Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Diamond Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Britten Road | 26 |
| On or near Sapphire Road | 23 |
| On or near Chartwell Road | 21 |
| On or near Chatfield | 21 |
| On or near Lady Lane | 21 |
| On or near Minerva Heights | 21 |
Of the 863 crimes in St Andrews, Swindon with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 265 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St Andrews, Swindon has an estimated population of 22,060 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), a younger population (6.0%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (9.0%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Andrews, Swindon average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Andrews, Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Andrews, Swindon a safe place to live?
St Andrews, Swindon recorded 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,059th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Andrews, Swindon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in St Andrews, Swindon going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Andrews, Swindon was down 11% on the year before: 1,085 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,214 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Andrews, Swindon?
About 22,060 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Andrews, Swindon?
St Andrews, 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.