Crime in Broad Blunsdon: statistics, rates and trends
358 crimes were recorded in Broad Blunsdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Broad Blunsdon
- Questions about crime in Broad Blunsdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), shoplifting (84) and anti-social behaviour (75) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,200th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Broad Blunsdon | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 358 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,637 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broad Blunsdon peaked in the year to August 2023 (496 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (286). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 358 | 46.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 58.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 53.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 496 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 424 | 55.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 397 | 52.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 362 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 286 | 37.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 295 | 38.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broad Blunsdon recorded notably more shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (58% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 75 and other theft rose from 20 to 24, while shoplifting fell from 197 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 14.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 11.0 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Broad Blunsdon; the highest is Swindon (Swindon) (87.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Shrivenham and Watchfield (45.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broad Blunsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,280 | 62.4 | +33% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,632 | 87.1 | +86% |
| Cricklade | 261 | 49.6 | +6% |
| Highworth | 400 | 47.4 | +1% |
| Wroughton | 510 | 53.2 | +13% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 335 | 45.8 | -2% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 805 | 58.6 | +25% |
| Faringdon | 693 | 66.7 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Broad Blunsdon 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 Diamond Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Britten Road | 26 |
| On or near Sapphire Road | 23 |
| On or near Lady Lane | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Brean Road | 10 |
| On or near Garnet Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Renoir Close | 10 |
| On or near Robinscroft | 8 |
Of the 283 crimes in Broad Blunsdon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Broad Blunsdon has an estimated population of 7,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broad Blunsdon average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broad Blunsdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broad Blunsdon a safe place to live?
Broad Blunsdon recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,200th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
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 August 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: 358 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broad Blunsdon?
About 7,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broad Blunsdon?
Broad Blunsdon 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.