Crap Towns / Royal Wootton Bassett / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Royal Wootton Bassett?
The police recorded 11.4 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Royal Wootton Bassett from September 2023 to August 2026, 19% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 10.5, down from 12.8 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 10.5 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 7.6 km | 18.6 |
| Chippenham | 18.3 km | 17.3 |
| Calne | 13.5 km | 11.9 |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | – | 11.4 |
| Stratton St Margaret | 11.6 km | 10.5 |
| Malmesbury | 14.9 km | 9.0 |
| Highworth | 16.2 km | 8.9 |
| Marlborough | 17.8 km | 8.7 |
| Wroughton | 7.6 km | 8.1 |
| Broad Blunsdon | 10.6 km | 7.9 |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 19.0 km | 5.8 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |