Crime in Stratton St Margaret: statistics, rates and trends
1,280 crimes were recorded in Stratton St Margaret in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stratton St Margaret at a glance
- Crime trends in Stratton St Margaret
- Types of crime in Stratton St Margaret
- Stratton St Margaret compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stratton St Margaret
- Streets with the most crime in Stratton St Margaret
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stratton St Margaret
- Demographics of Stratton St Margaret
- Questions about crime in Stratton St Margaret
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (510), anti-social behaviour (207) and shoplifting (170) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 912th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stratton St Margaret | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,280 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,522 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stratton St Margaret peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,137 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,252). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,280 | 62.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,442 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,584 | 77.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,496 | 72.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,252 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,445 | 70.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,634 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,849 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,137 | 104.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (60% below) and vehicle crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs fell from 50 to 31 and shoplifting fell from 256 to 170.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 510 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 170 | 8.3 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Public order | 86 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 66 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.1 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stratton St Margaret; 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 Stratton St Margaret |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,632 | 87.1 | +40% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 358 | 46.9 | -25% |
| Highworth | 400 | 47.4 | -24% |
| Wroughton | 510 | 53.2 | -15% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 335 | 45.8 | -27% |
| Cricklade | 261 | 49.6 | -20% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 805 | 58.6 | -6% |
| Faringdon | 693 | 66.7 | +7% |
Of the 2 areas within Stratton St Margaret, Penhill and Upper Stratton had the highest crime rate (83.3 per 1,000) and St Margaret and South Marston the lowest (62.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | Neighbourhood | 14,765 | 1,230 | 83.3 |
| St Margaret and South Marston | Neighbourhood | 10,981 | 683 | 62.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Stratton St Margaret over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near A420 | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near Sanders Close | 32 |
| On or near St Quentin Close | 29 |
| On or near Drake'S Way | 28 |
| On or near Twickenham Close | 26 |
| On or near Church Way | 22 |
| On or near A4312 | 21 |
Of the 1,073 crimes in Stratton St Margaret with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 207 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Stratton St Margaret has an estimated population of 20,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stratton St Margaret average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stratton St Margaret | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stratton St Margaret a safe place to live?
Stratton St Margaret recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 912th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stratton St Margaret?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 510 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Stratton St Margaret going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratton St Margaret was down 11% on the year before: 1,280 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,442 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stratton St Margaret?
About 20,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stratton St Margaret?
Stratton St Margaret 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.