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Burglary Rates in Blunsdon and Highworth

Swindon, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Blunsdon and Highworth recorded 24 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 46% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

24

1.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

851

64.7 per 1,000 residents

46% below the UK average32% below the South West regional average

How does Blunsdon and Highworth rank?

Within Swindon

13 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

29th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
1
2
1
3
4
3
3
2
1
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
347
41%
Other Crime
239
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
132
16%
Vehicle Crime
39
5%
Shoplifting
37
4%
Drug Offences
29
3%
Burglary
24
3%
Robbery
2
0%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Blunsdon and Highworth

Source: Census 2021 · 5,630 households

Detached 40%Semi-detached 30%Terraced 21%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Blunsdon and Highworth is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Blunsdon and Highworth homeowners

Most homes in Blunsdon and Highworth are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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