Crime in St Margaret and South Marston: statistics, rates and trends
678 crimes were recorded in St Margaret and South Marston in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Margaret and South Marston at a glance
- Crime trends in St Margaret and South Marston
- Types of crime in St Margaret and South Marston
- St Margaret and South Marston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Margaret and South Marston
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Margaret and South Marston
- Population and deprivation in St Margaret and South Marston
- Questions about crime in St Margaret and South Marston
- About this data
678 crimes were recorded in St Margaret and South Marston in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Margaret and South Marston has the 2,523rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Margaret and South Marston | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 678 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,981 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Margaret and South Marston was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,191 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (678). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 678 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 777 | 70.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 898 | 81.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 831 | 75.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 682 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 795 | 72.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 958 | 87.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 998 | 90.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,191 | 108.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Margaret and South Marston 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 falls were in drugs (-50%) and shoplifting (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 23.4 | 0.68 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 11.7 | 0.77 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 5.5 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -18% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -14% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -18% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -50% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +23% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Margaret and South Marston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Margaret and South Marston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Margaret and South Marston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Margaret and South Marston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Margaret and South Marston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Margaret and South Marston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Margaret and South Marston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Margaret and South Marston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Margaret and South Marston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Margaret and South Marston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Margaret and South Marston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Margaret and South Marston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Margaret and South Marston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Margaret and South Marston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Margaret and South Marston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Margaret and South Marston 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Margaret and South Marston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Margaret and South Marston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Margaret and South Marston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -29% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +32% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +37% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +77% |
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | +36% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +239% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +124% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +36% |
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 St Margaret and South Marston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near A420 | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near St Quentin Close | 29 |
| On or near Drake'S Way | 28 |
| On or near Twickenham Close | 25 |
| On or near A4312 | 24 |
| On or near Church Way | 22 |
| On or near Frank Warman Court | 20 |
| On or near Greenbridge Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Margaret and South Marston 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 | 179 | 26.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 14.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
St Margaret and South Marston has an estimated population of 10,981. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Margaret and South Marston sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Margaret and South Marston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is St Margaret and South Marston a safe place to live?
St Margaret and South Marston recorded 61.7 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 St Margaret and South Marston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in St Margaret and South Marston going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Margaret and South Marston was down 13% on the year before: 678 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 777 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Margaret and South Marston?
St Margaret and South Marston 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 St Margaret and South Marston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.