SN2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2

SN2, Swindon has recorded a total of 465 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SN2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SN2, encompassing approximately 55818 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (160) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (16.51% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (46) incidents (-11.54% decrease)

SN2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13

SN2 Crime Map

Postcodes in SN2

The postcode district are associated with the SN2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SN2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1608.332.56%
Anti-social behaviour1272.8716.51%
Criminal damage and arson462.28-11.54%
Shoplifting460.8270.37%
Public order220.82-15.38%
Other theft200.3942.86%
Vehicle crime130.36-35.00%
Other crime70.23-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.1350.00%
Burglary60.11-60.00%
Drugs50.11-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.09-20.00%
Robbery20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1568.03-14.75%
Anti-social behaviour1092.7925.29%
Criminal damage and arson521.95100.00%
Shoplifting270.93-44.90%
Public order260.48-31.58%
Vehicle crime200.47-9.09%
Burglary150.3666.67%
Other theft140.27-26.32%
Drugs110.2510.00%
Other crime80.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.14-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.09-42.86%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.5122.82%
Anti-social behaviour873.287.41%
Shoplifting491.5648.48%
Public order380.8822.58%
Criminal damage and arson260.68-7.14%
Vehicle crime220.470.00%
Other theft190.39-13.64%
Other crime120.34140.00%
Drugs100.21233.33%
Burglary90.18-30.77%
Bicycle theft70.1616.67%
Possession of weapons70.13600.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person30.0550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1497.15-1.32%
Anti-social behaviour812.67-2.41%
Shoplifting331.45-2.94%
Public order310.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.56-17.65%
Vehicle crime220.50144.44%
Other theft220.394.76%
Burglary130.39-7.14%
Bicycle theft60.23200.00%
Other crime50.11-37.50%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Drugs30.05-76.92%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.297.86%
Anti-social behaviour832.7159.62%
Shoplifting341.4925.93%
Criminal damage and arson340.6147.83%
Public order310.6110.71%
Other theft210.5650.00%
Burglary140.3840.00%
Drugs130.2585.71%
Vehicle crime90.230.00%
Other crime80.160.00%
Possession of weapons60.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.11100.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1405.98-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour522.51-8.77%
Public order280.9312.00%
Shoplifting270.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.48-11.54%
Other theft140.41-30.00%
Burglary100.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime90.18-57.14%
Other crime80.16166.67%
Drugs70.1440.00%
Theft from the person60.13200.00%
Possession of weapons60.11200.00%
Robbery30.11200.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1506.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour572.69-6.56%
Shoplifting271.02-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson260.48-31.58%
Public order250.4713.64%
Vehicle crime210.45-4.55%
Other theft200.3833.33%
Burglary160.36166.67%
Drugs50.29-54.55%
Other crime30.09-40.00%
Theft from the person20.05-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.04-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-33.33%
Robbery10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1206.23-8.40%
Anti-social behaviour612.1517.31%
Criminal damage and arson381.0922.58%
Shoplifting310.68-42.59%
Public order220.56-21.43%
Vehicle crime220.3983.33%
Other theft150.39-31.82%
Drugs110.2722.22%
Theft from the person70.2016.67%
Burglary60.13200.00%
Other crime50.11-58.33%
Possession of weapons50.0925.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-50.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.61-25.14%
Shoplifting542.355.88%
Anti-social behaviour520.97-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson310.93-3.12%
Public order280.56-26.32%
Other theft220.50-8.33%
Vehicle crime120.39-25.00%
Other crime120.21100.00%
Drugs90.21-18.18%
Theft from the person60.16200.00%
Bicycle theft60.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-42.86%
Burglary20.07-81.82%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1758.5621.53%
Anti-social behaviour923.1422.67%
Shoplifting511.65-38.55%
Public order380.91-7.32%
Criminal damage and arson320.68-8.57%
Other theft240.579.09%
Vehicle crime160.43-64.44%
Drugs110.2983.33%
Burglary110.200.00%
Bicycle theft80.20-27.27%
Possession of weapons70.1475.00%
Other crime60.13100.00%
Robbery50.1125.00%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1448.7216.13%
Shoplifting832.58118.42%
Anti-social behaviour751.49-17.58%
Vehicle crime451.34542.86%
Public order410.8136.67%
Criminal damage and arson350.730.00%
Other theft220.63-38.89%
Burglary110.3957.14%
Bicycle theft110.2057.14%
Drugs60.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-42.86%
Robbery40.070.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Other crime30.05-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.22-15.07%
Anti-social behaviour912.22-8.08%
Shoplifting381.63-38.71%
Other theft360.6871.43%
Criminal damage and arson350.64-22.22%
Public order300.63-23.08%
Drugs80.54-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.1475.00%
Vehicle crime70.1340.00%
Burglary70.13-30.00%
Possession of weapons70.13133.33%
Other crime60.13-45.45%
Robbery40.11100.00%
Theft from the person30.0750.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1468.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour992.620.00%
Shoplifting621.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson451.110.00%
Public order390.810.00%
Other theft210.700.00%
Other crime110.380.00%
Burglary100.200.00%
Drugs100.180.00%
Vehicle crime50.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202452
May 202426
April 202428
March 202434
February 202423
January 202426
December 202338
November 202331
October 202332
September 202335
August 202335
July 202345

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 562 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202427
May 202449
April 202433
March 202434
February 202427
January 202427
December 202331
November 202354
October 202351
September 202383
August 202338
July 202362

A total of 1929 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024160
June 2024156
May 2024183
April 2024149
March 2024151
February 2024140
January 2024150
December 2023120
November 2023131
October 2023175
September 2023144
August 2023124
July 2023146

A total of 1066 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024127
June 2024109
May 202487
April 202481
March 202483
February 202452
January 202457
December 202361
November 202352
October 202392
September 202375
August 202391
July 202399

A total of 399 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202438
April 202431
March 202431
February 202428
January 202425
December 202322
November 202328
October 202338
September 202341
August 202330
July 202339

A total of 270 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202419
April 202422
March 202421
February 202414
January 202420
December 202315
November 202322
October 202324
September 202322
August 202336
July 202321

A total of 223 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202420
May 202422
April 202422
March 20249
February 20249
January 202421
December 202322
November 202312
October 202316
September 202345
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202415
May 20249
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410
January 202416
December 20236
November 20232
October 202311
September 202311
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20243
March 202413
February 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grundys
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newcastle Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Norman Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Doris Archer Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wavell Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaney View
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 10. Ferndale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Beatrice Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fernham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elborough Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 14. David Stoddart Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. St Paul'S Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Pinehurst Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Pinetree Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lyneham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lewisham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Meadowcroft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Addison Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ruskin Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Pinnock'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. A4311
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hurst Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sycamore Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fire Fly Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Deburgh Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Percy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Newmarket Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1