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Crime in Lower Stratton

Lower Stratton had 94 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

SN3, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Stratton

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36.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 23 Apr 27 May 31 Jun 34 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3335%
anti-social behaviour2324%
public order910%
criminal damage89%
shoplifting77%
other crime55%
theft44%
vehicle crime22%

Lower Stratton against Swindon

TypeLower Stratton per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence12.928.3▲ 10%
Burglary0.81.6–
Vehicle crime0.81.5–
Anti-social behaviour913.8▲ 77%
Theft and robbery1.65–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stratton St Margaret77.8▲ 1%
Kingsdown61.8▼ 2%
Upper Stratton60.2▼ 5%
Nythe60▼ 13%
Covingham51.6▲ 4%
Coleview48.5▲ 6%
Lower Stratton36.6▲ 22%
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 Lower Stratton a safe area?

Lower Stratton had about 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lower Stratton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and public order (9).