Crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe: statistics, rates and trends
529 crimes were recorded in Wroughton and Wichelstowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe at a glance
- Crime trends in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- Types of crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- Wroughton and Wichelstowe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- Population and deprivation in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- Questions about crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- About this data
529 crimes were recorded in Wroughton and Wichelstowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 185 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wroughton and Wichelstowe has the 2,810th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wroughton and Wichelstowe | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 529 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe was highest in the year to July 2020 (620 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (411). 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 | 529 | 55.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 446 | 46.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 411 | 42.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 605 | 63.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 581 | 60.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 617 | 64.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 620 | 64.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 587 | 61.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 594 | 61.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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 public order (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.5 | 0.67 | +231% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +43% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +116% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -30% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +7% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 53 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 up 231% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 116% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wroughton and Wichelstowe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wroughton and Wichelstowe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wroughton and Wichelstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | +51% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 389 | 44.6 | -19% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +151% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +279% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +63% |
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | +52% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +98% |
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | 835 | 75.0 | +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 Wroughton and Wichelstowe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Thorney Park | 33 |
| On or near B4005 | 19 |
| On or near Beckett Strand | 18 |
| On or near Bladen Close | 17 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 14 |
| On or near Hicks Close | 13 |
| On or near Inverary Road | 13 |
| On or near Hospital | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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 | 126 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
Wroughton and Wichelstowe has an estimated population of 9,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wroughton and Wichelstowe sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wroughton and Wichelstowe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Wroughton and Wichelstowe a safe place to live?
Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 55.2 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 Wroughton and Wichelstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe was up 19% on the year before: 529 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 446 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wroughton and Wichelstowe?
Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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 Wroughton and Wichelstowe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.