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Burglary Rates in Penhill and Upper Stratton

Swindon, South West, England

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

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Penhill and Upper Stratton recorded 36 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 43% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

36

1.92 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,769

94.5 per 1,000 residents

43% below the UK average28% below the South West regional average

How does Penhill and Upper Stratton rank?

Within Swindon

12 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

31th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
6
5
7
5
1
4
2
1
4
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
687
39%
Other Crime
460
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
294
17%
Shoplifting
163
9%
Vehicle Crime
76
4%
Drug Offences
46
3%
Burglary
36
2%
Robbery
5
0%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Penhill and Upper Stratton

Source: Census 2021 · 7,844 households

Detached 17%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 28%Flats 14%

The most common property type in Penhill and Upper Stratton is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Penhill and Upper Stratton homeowners

Most homes in Penhill and Upper Stratton are semi-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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