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Crime in Westlea

Westlea had 214 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

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

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90.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common84 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 71 Apr 73 May 78 Jun 87 Jul 49 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8439%
anti-social behaviour4320%
public order2110%
criminal damage157%
theft157%
shoplifting157%
burglary73%
vehicle crime52%

Westlea against Swindon

TypeWestlea per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence35.628.3▼ 1%
Burglary31.6–
Vehicle crime2.11.5–
Anti-social behaviour18.213.8▼ 12%
Theft and robbery7.65▼ 22%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rodbourne103.9▼ 16%
Westlea90.6▼ 11%
Toothill81.4▼ 15%
Eastleaze73▲ 2%
Ramleaze58.3▼ 2%
Shaw55▲ 9%
Freshbrook54.3▼ 11%
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 Westlea a safe area?

Westlea had about 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westlea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (84), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and public order (21).