SN3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3

SN3, Swindon has recorded a total of 304 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SN3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SN3, encompassing approximately 53842 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (4.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-4.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)

SN3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SN3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SN3

The postcode district are associated with the SN3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SN3 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 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1175.654.46%
Anti-social behaviour672.17-4.29%
Public order231.24-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson220.43-4.35%
Vehicle crime170.41-19.05%
Shoplifting150.32-37.50%
Other theft140.28-22.22%
Drugs70.260.00%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Other crime50.09-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.09100.00%
Robbery40.0733.33%
Burglary30.07-40.00%
Theft from the person10.06-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.05-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour702.08-13.58%
Public order271.30-25.00%
Shoplifting240.50-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson230.45-17.86%
Vehicle crime210.4316.67%
Other theft180.39-10.00%
Drugs70.33-46.15%
Other crime70.1316.67%
Burglary50.13-54.55%
Theft from the person40.09300.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-25.00%
Robbery30.06200.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.2414.52%
Anti-social behaviour812.640.00%
Public order361.5016.13%
Criminal damage and arson280.67-15.15%
Shoplifting260.52-16.13%
Other theft200.4825.00%
Vehicle crime180.3728.57%
Drugs130.3385.71%
Burglary110.240.00%
Other crime60.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.070.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.02-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1246.87-22.98%
Anti-social behaviour812.306.58%
Criminal damage and arson331.503.12%
Public order310.616.90%
Shoplifting310.58-6.06%
Other theft160.58-11.11%
Vehicle crime140.30-48.15%
Burglary110.2637.50%
Other crime90.20200.00%
Drugs70.17-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.13200.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Robbery30.06-25.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.5434.17%
Anti-social behaviour762.9926.67%
Shoplifting331.4117.86%
Criminal damage and arson320.61-8.57%
Public order290.59-6.45%
Vehicle crime270.54-41.30%
Other theft180.5080.00%
Drugs90.33-43.75%
Burglary80.17-20.00%
Robbery40.15100.00%
Bicycle theft30.07-40.00%
Other crime30.06-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.06-60.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1207.00-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour602.23-6.25%
Vehicle crime461.1170.37%
Criminal damage and arson350.8516.67%
Public order310.6582.35%
Shoplifting280.5833.33%
Drugs160.52-15.79%
Other theft100.30-33.33%
Burglary100.1911.11%
Other crime80.1960.00%
Possession of weapons50.15150.00%
Bicycle theft50.09150.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1246.2825.25%
Anti-social behaviour642.3028.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.19-3.23%
Vehicle crime270.5680.00%
Shoplifting210.50110.00%
Drugs190.3935.71%
Public order170.35-10.53%
Other theft150.3215.38%
Burglary90.28125.00%
Other crime50.17150.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences994.92-11.61%
Anti-social behaviour501.84-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson310.9347.62%
Public order190.58-5.00%
Vehicle crime150.35-53.12%
Drugs140.28180.00%
Other theft130.26-18.75%
Shoplifting100.24-65.52%
Burglary40.190.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Possession of weapons30.0650.00%
Other crime20.06-50.00%
Robbery20.04-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.72-21.68%
Anti-social behaviour552.0822.22%
Vehicle crime321.0260.00%
Shoplifting290.5920.83%
Criminal damage and arson210.54-41.67%
Public order200.39-4.76%
Other theft160.3745.45%
Drugs50.30-37.50%
Burglary40.09-63.64%
Other crime40.070.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Robbery30.06200.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.04-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.1811.72%
Anti-social behaviour452.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.8444.00%
Shoplifting240.67-4.00%
Public order210.45-22.22%
Vehicle crime200.3966.67%
Burglary110.37-8.33%
Other theft110.20-50.00%
Drugs80.20-27.27%
Other crime40.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-50.00%
Theft from the person30.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-25.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1286.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour602.380.00%
Public order271.110.00%
Shoplifting250.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.460.00%
Other theft220.460.00%
Vehicle crime120.410.00%
Burglary120.220.00%
Drugs110.220.00%
Other crime80.200.00%
Possession of weapons60.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 709 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202470
July 202481
June 202481
May 202476
April 202460
March 202464
February 202450
January 202455
December 202345
November 202360

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202436
June 202431
May 202429
April 202431
March 202417
February 202419
January 202420
December 202321
November 202327

A total of 316 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202428
June 202433
May 202432
April 202435
March 202430
February 202431
January 202421
December 202336
November 202325

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 202416
March 202419
February 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 1382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024112
July 2024142
June 2024124
May 2024161
April 2024120
March 2024124
February 202499
January 2024112
December 2023143
November 2023128

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202418
June 202414
May 202427
April 202446
March 202427
February 202415
January 202432
December 202320
November 202312

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202420
June 202416
May 202418
April 202410
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202322

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 266 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202426
June 202431
May 202433
April 202428
March 202421
February 202410
January 202429
December 202324
November 202325

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Woodhouse Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A420
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 7. Barrington Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kennedy Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Helston Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dudley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wardley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Norton Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 13. Dudmore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hunsdon Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Quentin Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Osprey Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Sherwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Welbeck Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albany Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Whitbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Boyton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Birches
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Munro Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Raleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ken Savage Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Burghley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Silverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 29. Tyndale Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Chalcot Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2