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Crime in Abbey Meads

Abbey Meads had 253 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

SN25, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Abbey Meads

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97.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 59 Apr 63 May 87 Jun 84 Jul 82 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Abbey Meads. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9939%
anti-social behaviour5321%
shoplifting2510%
theft229%
public order177%
criminal damage156%
burglary52%
vehicle crime42%

Abbey Meads against Swindon

TypeAbbey Meads per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence38.228.3▲ 39%
Burglary1.91.6–
Vehicle crime1.51.5–
Anti-social behaviour20.413.8▲ 51%
Theft and robbery105▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Abbey Meads97.6▲ 24%
Penhill92.5▲ 11%
Greenmeadow73.6▲ 6%
Moredon68.2▲ 3%
St Andrews Ridge62.2▼ 3%
Redhouse54.7▼ 7%
Haydon Wick43▲ 19%
See every Swindon area ranked on the crime in Swindon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Abbey Meads a safe area?

Abbey Meads had about 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Abbey Meads?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by anti-social behaviour (53) and shoplifting (25).