SN12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN12

SN12, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SN12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SN12, encompassing approximately 28636 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-44.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

SN12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shails Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

SN12 Crime Map

Postcodes in SN12

The postcode district are associated with the SN12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SN12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.13-44.64%
Public order161.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson110.56-42.11%
Vehicle crime100.3825.00%
Burglary50.35-16.67%
Shoplifting40.17-20.00%
Other crime30.14-40.00%
Other theft30.10-72.73%
Drugs20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.60-10.29%
Anti-social behaviour562.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.9646.15%
Public order140.660.00%
Other theft110.4922.22%
Vehicle crime80.38-20.00%
Burglary60.28200.00%
Other crime50.2125.00%
Shoplifting50.17-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.17300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences685.73-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour322.37-28.89%
Public order141.1227.27%
Criminal damage and arson130.49-31.58%
Vehicle crime100.45100.00%
Other theft90.3550.00%
Shoplifting80.31-33.33%
Other crime40.28300.00%
Burglary20.14-71.43%
Robbery10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.7449.09%
Anti-social behaviour452.8632.35%
Criminal damage and arson191.5726.67%
Shoplifting120.6671.43%
Public order110.4210.00%
Burglary70.38600.00%
Other theft60.24-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.2125.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Drugs10.07-80.00%
Other crime10.03-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour341.9261.90%
Criminal damage and arson151.19-37.50%
Other theft130.5218.18%
Public order100.4525.00%
Shoplifting70.35-12.50%
Drugs50.2466.67%
Vehicle crime40.17100.00%
Other crime30.14200.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Burglary10.07-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences775.6918.46%
Criminal damage and arson242.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.84-12.50%
Other theft110.73175.00%
Shoplifting80.38-46.67%
Public order80.28-11.11%
Burglary80.280.00%
Drugs30.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-92.31%
Other crime10.07-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.94-1.52%
Vehicle crime262.27550.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.914.35%
Shoplifting150.847.14%
Criminal damage and arson120.52-25.00%
Public order90.4228.57%
Burglary80.31-38.46%
Other crime50.2866.67%
Other theft40.17-20.00%
Drugs20.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour232.30-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson160.80166.67%
Shoplifting140.5616.67%
Burglary130.4930.00%
Public order70.45250.00%
Other theft50.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.170.00%
Other crime30.14200.00%
Theft from the person30.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Drugs20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.4025.58%
Anti-social behaviour241.890.00%
Shoplifting120.84-52.00%
Burglary100.4266.67%
Other theft70.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.14-70.00%
Public order20.10-77.78%
Drugs20.07-71.43%
Other crime10.070.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.34-27.12%
Shoplifting251.50108.33%
Anti-social behaviour240.87-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson150.84-11.76%
Bicycle theft100.52900.00%
Public order90.3550.00%
Other theft70.3140.00%
Drugs70.24133.33%
Burglary60.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.210.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences594.99-18.06%
Anti-social behaviour272.06-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson170.9470.00%
Shoplifting120.59-33.33%
Burglary80.4260.00%
Public order60.28-14.29%
Other theft50.21-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.17-33.33%
Drugs30.1450.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.510.00%
Shoplifting181.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.630.00%
Other theft80.350.00%
Public order70.280.00%
Vehicle crime60.240.00%
Burglary50.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Drugs20.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
July 202461
June 202468
May 202482
April 202455
March 202477
February 202465
January 202466
December 202354
November 202343
October 202359
September 202372

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202456
June 202432
May 202445
April 202434
March 202421
February 202424
January 202423
December 202324
November 202324
October 202327
September 202342

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202419
June 202413
May 202419
April 202415
March 202424
February 202412
January 202416
December 20236
November 202315
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 202426
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 202415
January 202414
December 202312
November 202325
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shails Lane
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Catalina Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Birch Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Semington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Burnet Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wharf Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Glenside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Laurels
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Corncockle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lovage Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Bath Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bell Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Berryfield Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Spa Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thackeray Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cornwall Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Teachers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Foundry Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Melksham (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bowden Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lapwing Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Buzzard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pennine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Mills Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1