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Crime in Peatmoor

Peatmoor had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

SN5, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Peatmoor

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42.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 22 Apr 32 May 20 Jun 22 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3359%
anti-social behaviour814%
criminal damage59%
shoplifting59%
public order35%
bike theft12%
theft12%

Peatmoor against Swindon

TypePeatmoor per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence25.128.3▼ 17%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime01.5–
Anti-social behaviour6.113.8▼ 20%
Theft and robbery1.55–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastleaze73▲ 2%
Ramleaze58.3▼ 2%
Shaw55▲ 9%
Middleleaze520%
Peatmoor42.6▼ 36%
Ridgeway Farm41.1▼ 34%
Taw Hill36.7▲ 6%
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 Peatmoor a safe area?

Peatmoor had about 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Peatmoor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage (5).