Crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Shrivenham and Watchfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- Questions about crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
- About this data
329 crimes were recorded in Shrivenham and Watchfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shrivenham and Watchfield has the 1,233rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shrivenham and Watchfield | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 329 | 7,923 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,315 | 149,347 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield was highest in the year to July 2025 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (159). Over the whole period it rose 107%, 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 | 329 | 45.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 352 | 48.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 351 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 335 | 45.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 269 | 36.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 36.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 193 | 26.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 189 | 25.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 159 | 21.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shrivenham and Watchfield 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 criminal damage and arson (+14%) and anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 22.6 | 0.66 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.2 | 0.28 | +11% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -24% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +15% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +20% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shrivenham and Watchfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shrivenham and Watchfield 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shrivenham and Watchfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shrivenham and Watchfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shrivenham and Watchfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | +4% |
| Faringdon | 701 | 67.5 | +50% |
| Stratton St Margaret | 1,268 | 61.8 | +37% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 365 | 47.8 | +6% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,566 | 86.8 | +93% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | +23% |
| Cricklade | 251 | 47.7 | +6% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | +18% |
1 areas within Shrivenham and Watchfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Watchfield & Shrivenham had the highest rate (45.0 per 1,000) and Watchfield & Shrivenham the lowest (45.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchfield & Shrivenham | Neighbourhood | 7,315 | 329 | 45.0 |
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 Shrivenham and Watchfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hicks Close | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Curtis Close | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Claridge Close | 10 |
| On or near Highworth Road | 10 |
| On or near Sand Hill | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Lapwing Lane | 8 |
| On or near Majors Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shrivenham and Watchfield 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 | 122 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Shrivenham and Watchfield has an estimated population of 7,315. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shrivenham and Watchfield sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shrivenham and Watchfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Shrivenham and Watchfield a safe place to live?
Shrivenham and Watchfield recorded 45.0 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 Shrivenham and Watchfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shrivenham and Watchfield was down 7% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shrivenham and Watchfield?
Shrivenham and Watchfield is policed by Thames Valley. 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 Shrivenham and Watchfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.