SN1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1

SN1, Swindon has recorded a total of 435 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SN1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SN1, encompassing approximately 36484 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (-10.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)

SN1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19

SN1 Crime Map

Postcodes in SN1

The postcode district are associated with the SN1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SN1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14411.92-10.56%
Anti-social behaviour1053.95-32.26%
Shoplifting352.8829.63%
Public order340.96-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson300.93-21.05%
Other theft280.8264.71%
Vehicle crime150.77-25.00%
Other crime140.417.69%
Robbery80.3860.00%
Burglary70.22-50.00%
Drugs70.19-56.25%
Bicycle theft60.19-53.85%
Theft from the person20.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16114.4724.81%
Anti-social behaviour1554.4117.42%
Public order424.25-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson381.15-2.56%
Shoplifting271.0428.57%
Vehicle crime200.7425.00%
Other theft170.55-46.88%
Drugs160.4733.33%
Burglary140.44100.00%
Other crime130.3830.00%
Bicycle theft130.3630.00%
Robbery50.3666.67%
Theft from the person40.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13212.945.60%
Violence and sexual offences1293.62-20.86%
Public order523.5467.74%
Criminal damage and arson391.4330.00%
Other theft321.0768.42%
Shoplifting210.88-38.24%
Vehicle crime160.58-11.11%
Drugs120.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft100.33-9.09%
Other crime100.27-41.18%
Burglary70.27-12.50%
Theft from the person60.19100.00%
Possession of weapons30.160.00%
Robbery30.08-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16313.18-1.81%
Anti-social behaviour1254.478.70%
Shoplifting343.43-39.29%
Public order310.93-45.61%
Criminal damage and arson300.85-3.23%
Other theft190.820.00%
Vehicle crime180.5238.46%
Other crime170.49142.86%
Drugs150.47-42.31%
Bicycle theft110.41120.00%
Burglary80.30-46.67%
Robbery40.220.00%
Possession of weapons30.11-57.14%
Theft from the person30.08-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16614.2814.48%
Anti-social behaviour1154.555.50%
Public order573.1546.15%
Shoplifting561.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.53-8.82%
Drugs260.85136.36%
Other theft190.71-24.00%
Burglary150.5236.36%
Vehicle crime130.41-13.33%
Possession of weapons70.36133.33%
Other crime70.19-58.82%
Bicycle theft50.19-72.22%
Theft from the person40.14100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14512.944.32%
Anti-social behaviour1093.9712.37%
Shoplifting402.9981.82%
Public order391.1018.18%
Criminal damage and arson341.07-10.53%
Other theft250.9338.89%
Bicycle theft180.6920.00%
Other crime170.4988.89%
Vehicle crime150.477.14%
Drugs110.41-42.11%
Burglary110.3037.50%
Possession of weapons30.30-25.00%
Robbery30.0850.00%
Theft from the person20.08-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13911.592.96%
Anti-social behaviour973.8146.97%
Criminal damage and arson382.6615.15%
Public order331.0410.00%
Shoplifting220.900.00%
Drugs190.6046.15%
Other theft180.52-43.75%
Bicycle theft150.490.00%
Vehicle crime140.4155.56%
Other crime90.3828.57%
Burglary80.2560.00%
Theft from the person50.2266.67%
Possession of weapons40.14100.00%
Robbery20.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1359.891.50%
Anti-social behaviour663.70-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson331.81-28.26%
Other theft320.9045.45%
Public order300.883.45%
Shoplifting220.8222.22%
Drugs130.6062.50%
Vehicle crime90.36-68.97%
Other crime70.25-22.22%
Burglary50.19-58.33%
Robbery40.140.00%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13310.85-18.40%
Anti-social behaviour823.65-13.68%
Criminal damage and arson462.2524.32%
Vehicle crime291.2661.11%
Public order290.7931.82%
Other theft220.790.00%
Shoplifting180.60-47.06%
Burglary120.49140.00%
Other crime90.3350.00%
Drugs80.250.00%
Possession of weapons30.22-62.50%
Theft from the person30.08-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.08-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16312.06-5.78%
Anti-social behaviour954.47-18.10%
Criminal damage and arson372.608.82%
Shoplifting341.01-24.44%
Public order220.93-59.26%
Other theft220.6015.79%
Vehicle crime180.60-10.00%
Theft from the person110.4937.50%
Drugs80.30-52.94%
Possession of weapons80.2260.00%
Bicycle theft70.2216.67%
Other crime60.190.00%
Burglary50.16-64.29%
Robbery40.14-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17314.3414.57%
Anti-social behaviour1164.74-0.85%
Public order543.1850.00%
Shoplifting451.482.27%
Criminal damage and arson341.23-10.53%
Vehicle crime200.935.26%
Other theft190.550.00%
Drugs170.52-10.53%
Burglary140.4727.27%
Theft from the person80.38100.00%
Other crime60.22-45.45%
Bicycle theft60.16-14.29%
Robbery60.160.00%
Possession of weapons50.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15113.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour1174.140.00%
Shoplifting443.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.210.00%
Public order361.040.00%
Other theft190.990.00%
Vehicle crime190.520.00%
Drugs190.520.00%
Burglary110.520.00%
Other crime110.300.00%
Bicycle theft70.300.00%
Robbery60.190.00%
Theft from the person40.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 2024155
July 2024132
June 2024125
May 2024115
April 2024109
March 202497
February 202466
January 202482
December 202395
November 2023116
October 2023117

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 20249
January 202429
December 202318
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 202421
June 202434
May 202456
April 202440
March 202422
February 202422
January 202418
December 202334
November 202345
October 202344

A total of 1802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024161
July 2024129
June 2024163
May 2024166
April 2024145
March 2024139
February 2024135
January 2024133
December 2023163
November 2023173
October 2023151

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
July 202432
June 202419
May 202419
April 202425
March 202418
February 202432
January 202422
December 202322
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 459 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
July 202452
June 202431
May 202457
April 202439
March 202433
February 202430
January 202429
December 202322
November 202354
October 202336

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20247
June 20248
May 202415
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202417
May 20247
April 202417
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 428 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
July 202439
June 202430
May 202431
April 202434
March 202438
February 202433
January 202446
December 202337
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202412
June 202415
May 202426
April 202411
March 202419
February 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 100 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 202418
March 202415
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Public order6
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Regent Circus
    Total14
    Other crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. High Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Temple Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Spring Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. County Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Colbourne Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 16. Union Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Henry Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Medgbury Place
    Total5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bathampton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B4006
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Little London
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Reading Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Swindon
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. Joseph Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1