Crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Shrivenham and Watchfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Types of crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Shrivenham and Watchfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Streets with the most crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Demographics of Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Questions about crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), criminal damage and arson (38) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,214th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shrivenham and Watchfield | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 7,947 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,315 | 149,347 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield peaked in the year to August 2024 (356 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (158). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 112%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 349 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 356 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 337 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 280 | 38.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 251 | 34.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 211 | 28.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 188 | 25.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 158 | 21.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and public order (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 27 to 35, while public order fell from 35 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 23.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Shrivenham and Watchfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shrivenham and Watchfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth | 400 | 47.4 | +3% |
| Faringdon | 693 | 66.7 | +46% |
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,280 | 62.4 | +36% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 358 | 46.9 | +2% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,632 | 87.1 | +90% |
| Wroughton | 510 | 53.2 | +16% |
| Cricklade | 261 | 49.6 | +8% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 597 | 55.4 | +21% |
Watchfield & Shrivenham is the one area listed within Shrivenham and Watchfield, with 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchfield & Shrivenham | Neighbourhood | 7,315 | 335 | 45.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Shrivenham and Watchfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hicks Close” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hicks Close | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Curtis Close | 13 |
| On or near Church Walk | 11 |
| On or near Claridge Close | 10 |
| On or near Highworth Road | 10 |
| On or near Lysander Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Sand Hill | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
Of the 300 crimes in Shrivenham and Watchfield with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Shrivenham and Watchfield has an estimated population of 7,315 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.2%, against 18.2%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shrivenham and Watchfield average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shrivenham and Watchfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shrivenham and Watchfield a safe place to live?
Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,214th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield was down 4% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shrivenham and Watchfield?
About 7,315 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shrivenham and Watchfield?
Shrivenham and Watchfield is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.