Crime Rates at Woodchester, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BQ

Woodchester area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western , and the 326th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Woodchester (SN5 7BQ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Mannington and Western average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodchester (SN5 7BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ely Close. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.