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Crime in Shaw

Shaw had 105 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

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

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55crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 29 Apr 27 May 32 Jun 46 Jul 27 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3735%
anti-social behaviour2423%
shoplifting2120%
public order99%
criminal damage55%
theft55%
burglary11%
robbery11%

Shaw against Swindon

TypeShaw per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence19.428.3▲ 32%
Burglary0.51.6–
Vehicle crime0.51.5–
Anti-social behaviour12.613.8▲ 100%
Theft and robbery3.15–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westlea90.6▼ 11%
Eastleaze73▲ 2%
Grange Park70▼ 12%
Ramleaze58.3▼ 2%
Shaw55▲ 9%
Middleleaze520%
Peatmoor42.6▼ 36%
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 Shaw a safe area?

Shaw had about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and shoplifting (21).