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Crime in Old Town

Old Town had 513 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 136 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SN1, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town

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136crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common190 in 3 months

Month by month

158 Mar 183 Apr 149 May 145 Jun 181 Jul 187 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19037%
anti-social behaviour12925%
public order5010%
criminal damage347%
shoplifting306%
theft184%
burglary112%
vehicle crime102%

Old Town against Swindon

TypeOld Town per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence50.428.30%
Burglary2.91.6–
Vehicle crime2.71.5▼ 47%
Anti-social behaviour34.213.8▲ 23%
Theft and robbery8.85▲ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastcott201.4▲ 4%
Old Town136▲ 5%
Swindon134.8▼ 3%
Walcot103.1▼ 20%
Lawn97.6▲ 26%
Kingshill83.3▼ 25%
Okus57.9▼ 27%
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 Old Town a safe area?

Old Town had about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (190), followed by anti-social behaviour (129) and public order (50).