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Burglary Rates in Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Swindon, South West, England

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

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Wroughton and Wichelstowe recorded 29 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

29

3.30 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

505

57.4 per 1,000 residents

2% below the UK average23% above the South West regional average

How does Wroughton and Wichelstowe rank?

Within Swindon

3 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

63th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
1
4
5
5
1
1
3
1
2
1
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
167
33%
Other Crime
148
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
87
17%
Shoplifting
41
8%
Burglary
29
6%
Drug Offences
19
4%
Vehicle Crime
13
3%
Theft from Person
1
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Source: Census 2021 · 3,775 households

Detached 25%Semi-detached 49%Terraced 15%Flats 9%

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

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What this means for Wroughton and Wichelstowe homeowners

Most homes in Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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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