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Crime in Upper Stratton

Upper Stratton had 195 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

SN2, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upper Stratton

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60.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common71 in 3 months

Month by month

78 Mar 52 Apr 75 May 69 Jun 62 Jul 64 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7136%
shoplifting3417%
anti-social behaviour2513%
public order2010%
criminal damage137%
theft95%
burglary53%
bike theft42%

Upper Stratton against Swindon

TypeUpper Stratton per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence21.928.3▼ 20%
Burglary1.51.6–
Vehicle crime0.91.5–
Anti-social behaviour7.713.8▼ 17%
Theft and robbery5.25▲ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Penhill92.5▲ 11%
Gorse Hill83.4▲ 1%
Stratton St Margaret77.8▲ 1%
Pinehurst72.9▼ 14%
Kingsdown61.8▼ 2%
Upper Stratton60.2▼ 5%
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 Upper Stratton a safe area?

Upper Stratton had about 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upper Stratton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (71), followed by shoplifting (34) and anti-social behaviour (25).