Wroughton Crime Overview
Wroughton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 76th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wroughton in 2020 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 27% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wroughton is the 264th safest small town, and the 4,228th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2019, Wroughton was the worst small town in Wiltshire for burglary, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2018 was also a bad month for Wroughton residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 7 crimes at a rate of 0.87 per 1,000 residents. Wroughton recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during May 2017, making its crime rate of 0.25 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Wroughton are violence and sexual offences, with 132 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 2.3% lower than 2019's figure of 135 offences and a difference of 0.37 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Wroughton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Wroughton to other towns and cities
See how Wroughton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Wroughton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Wroughton Crime Map
Crime in Wroughton Compared To Wiltshire
Summary of Crimes in Wroughton This Year
| Wroughton | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 135 | 16.87 | 14,474 | 20.06 | 19% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 526 | 0.73 | 508% safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.37 | 1,947 | 2.70 | 97% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 51 | 6.37 | 4,907 | 6.80 | 7% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.75 | 1,534 | 2.13 | 22% safer |
| Other Crime | 14 | 1.75 | 831 | 1.15 | 34% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 24 | 3.00 | 2,830 | 3.92 | 31% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 293 | 0.41 | 242% safer |
| Public Order | 27 | 3.37 | 3,362 | 4.66 | 38% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.37 | 253 | 0.35 | 5% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.12 | 2,458 | 3.41 | 9% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 205 | 0.28 | 133% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 24 | 3.00 | 2,186 | 3.03 | 1.0% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 132 | 16.50 | 16,322 | 22.62 | 37% safer |
Wroughton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blunsdon St Andrew | 535 | 31.53 | 30% safer |
| Corsham | 447 | 32.61 | 26% safer |
| Tidworth | 485 | 37.04 | 11% safer |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 390 | 38.96 | 5% safer |
| Marlborough | 343 | 40.20 | 2.0% safer |
| Wroughton | 328 | 40.99 | - |
| Melksham Without | 387 | 43.18 | 5% more dangerous |
| Calne | 795 | 43.19 | 5% more dangerous |
| Highworth | 347 | 43.27 | 5% more dangerous |
| Laverstock | 393 | 43.97 | 7% more dangerous |
| Westbury | 702 | 44.51 | 8% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Wroughton
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Wroughton
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Rectory Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Inverary Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Falkirk Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Falkirk Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Falkirk Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Thorney Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Hay Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Victoria Cross Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near St Andrews Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Robbery | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near Bladen Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Coventry Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Wroughton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.75 | 0.87 | 0.25 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 0.62 | 1.0 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.87 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.62 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.37 | 0.25 | - | 0.37 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.6 | 8 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.12 | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 12 | 17 | 16 | Getting worse |
Changes In Wroughton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Wroughton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wroughton | 40.99 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 47% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 51% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 52% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 58% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 70% more dangerous |
Crime in Wroughton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon | 510 | 43 | First |
Crime in Wroughton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wroughton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Wroughton saw a 500% increase in public order. Wroughton saw a large fall in burglary during September, when it fell by 90% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -15% | +11% | +23% | -6% | -18% | +33% | -62% | - | -42% | +8% |
| Burglary | -50% | - | - | - | -50% | - | -90% | - | +300% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +25% | -44% | - | +250% | +25% | +250% | -78% | +400% | -50% | -60% |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -75% | -75% | -33% | -25% | -25% | - | -50% | - | -75% | -67% |
| Public Order | - | - | -40% | +33% | -67% | +500% | +100% | -83% | +200% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -67% | -85% | -50% | - | -75% | - | - | - | -80% | -67% |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | - | - | -50% | +400% | +500% | -33% | - | - | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -23% | -44% | +10% | +67% | +60% | +300% | -52% | -17% | - | -11% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wroughton
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Wroughton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021