Crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe: statistics, rates and trends
510 crimes were recorded in Wroughton and Wichelstowe in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- Questions about crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (52) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wroughton and Wichelstowe | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 510 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe peaked in the year to August 2020 (645 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (411). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 510 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 461 | 48.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 411 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 590 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 575 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 622 | 64.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 645 | 67.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 576 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 583 | 60.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (55% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 24 to 39 and public order rose from 30 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 18.9 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 5.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 43 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Burglary | 39 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wroughton and Wichelstowe; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiseldon and Lawn (43.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wroughton and Wichelstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | +60% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -18% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +166% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +300% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +68% |
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | +59% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +107% |
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | 820 | 73.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Wroughton and Wichelstowe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Thorney Park | 32 |
| On or near Beckett Strand | 22 |
| On or near B4005 | 19 |
| On or near Bladen Close | 17 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 14 |
| On or near Hicks Close | 14 |
| On or near Hospital | 11 |
| On or near Inverary Road | 11 |
Of the 419 crimes in Wroughton and Wichelstowe with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Wroughton and Wichelstowe has an estimated population of 9,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wroughton and Wichelstowe average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wroughton and Wichelstowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wroughton and Wichelstowe a safe place to live?
Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wroughton and Wichelstowe was up 11% on the year before: 510 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 461 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wroughton and Wichelstowe?
About 9,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wroughton and Wichelstowe?
Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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.