Crime in Broad Blunsdon: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Broad Blunsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broad Blunsdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Broad Blunsdon
- Types of crime in Broad Blunsdon
- Broad Blunsdon compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Broad Blunsdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broad Blunsdon
- Population and deprivation in Broad Blunsdon
- Questions about crime in Broad Blunsdon
- About this data
365 crimes were recorded in Broad Blunsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Broad Blunsdon has the 1,197th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broad Blunsdon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 365 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,637 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broad Blunsdon was highest in the year to July 2023 (500 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (289). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 365 | 47.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 453 | 59.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 411 | 53.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 500 | 65.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 425 | 55.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 387 | 50.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 344 | 45.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 300 | 39.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 289 | 37.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broad Blunsdon 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+39%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 14.4 | 0.42 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 11.0 | 1.33 | -56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +39% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -30% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 0.19 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +200% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broad Blunsdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broad Blunsdon recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broad Blunsdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broad Blunsdon recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broad Blunsdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broad Blunsdon recorded 75 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 39% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broad Blunsdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broad Blunsdon recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broad Blunsdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broad Blunsdon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broad Blunsdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broad Blunsdon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broad Blunsdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broad Blunsdon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broad Blunsdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broad Blunsdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broad Blunsdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broad Blunsdon recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broad Blunsdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broad Blunsdon recorded 5 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broad Blunsdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broad Blunsdon recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broad Blunsdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broad Blunsdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Broad Blunsdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broad Blunsdon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broad Blunsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,268 | 61.8 | +29% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,566 | 86.8 | +82% |
| Cricklade | 251 | 47.7 | -0% |
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | -2% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | +15% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 329 | 45.0 | -6% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 776 | 56.5 | +18% |
| Faringdon | 701 | 67.5 | +41% |
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 Broad Blunsdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbotsbury Way | 66 |
| On or near Sapphire Road | 28 |
| On or near Diamond Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Britten Road | 22 |
| On or near Lady Lane | 22 |
| On or near Garnet Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Renoir Close | 10 |
| On or near Brean Road | 9 |
| On or near Robinscroft | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broad Blunsdon 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 | 90 | 24.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 15.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Broad Blunsdon has an estimated population of 7,637. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broad Blunsdon sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broad Blunsdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Broad Blunsdon a safe place to live?
Broad Blunsdon recorded 47.8 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 Broad Blunsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (84).
Is crime in Broad Blunsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broad Blunsdon was down 19% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broad Blunsdon?
Broad Blunsdon 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 Broad Blunsdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.