SP1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP1

SP1, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SP1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SP1, encompassing approximately 22656 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)

SP1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minster Street with total crimes: 23
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

SP1 Crime Map

Postcodes in SP1

The postcode district are associated with the SP1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SP1 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 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8211.70-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour753.628.70%
Public order263.314.00%
Shoplifting231.1543.75%
Criminal damage and arson141.02-17.65%
Vehicle crime100.62150.00%
Other crime90.4480.00%
Burglary70.40250.00%
Other theft70.31-63.16%
Drugs50.3125.00%
Bicycle theft50.2225.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8811.438.64%
Anti-social behaviour693.88-32.35%
Public order253.0513.64%
Other theft191.10111.11%
Criminal damage and arson170.84-34.62%
Shoplifting160.75-48.39%
Other crime50.7166.67%
Drugs40.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.180.00%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Burglary20.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10213.4664.52%
Violence and sexual offences814.5015.71%
Shoplifting313.5829.17%
Criminal damage and arson261.3773.33%
Public order221.15-4.35%
Other theft90.97-25.00%
Drugs80.40-11.11%
Burglary80.35-20.00%
Bicycle theft50.3566.67%
Vehicle crime40.22-73.33%
Other crime30.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7011.12-15.66%
Anti-social behaviour623.096.90%
Shoplifting242.7484.62%
Public order231.0643.75%
Criminal damage and arson151.02-53.12%
Vehicle crime150.66200.00%
Other theft120.6620.00%
Burglary100.53233.33%
Drugs90.4412.50%
Other crime50.4066.67%
Bicycle theft30.22-25.00%
Theft from the person30.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8310.7727.69%
Anti-social behaviour583.66-10.77%
Criminal damage and arson322.5639.13%
Public order161.4123.08%
Shoplifting130.71-45.83%
Other theft100.570.00%
Drugs80.4433.33%
Theft from the person50.35150.00%
Vehicle crime50.22-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.22300.00%
Other crime30.18-50.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Burglary30.13-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6510.42-20.73%
Anti-social behaviour652.8738.30%
Shoplifting242.87-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson231.064.55%
Public order131.0244.44%
Vehicle crime120.57100.00%
Other theft100.53-16.67%
Burglary80.44-33.33%
Drugs60.35-14.29%
Other crime60.260.00%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8210.7712.33%
Anti-social behaviour473.62-32.86%
Shoplifting372.0785.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.63-21.43%
Other theft120.97-25.00%
Burglary120.5320.00%
Public order90.53-25.00%
Drugs70.40600.00%
Vehicle crime60.31-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.2650.00%
Theft from the person30.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Robbery20.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7311.26-1.35%
Anti-social behaviour703.2229.63%
Criminal damage and arson283.0927.27%
Shoplifting201.24-16.67%
Other theft160.8860.00%
Public order120.71-7.69%
Vehicle crime100.5342.86%
Burglary100.4411.11%
Other crime60.4420.00%
Theft from the person60.2620.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Drugs10.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7410.28-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour543.275.88%
Shoplifting242.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.0646.67%
Public order130.97-31.58%
Other theft100.57-16.67%
Burglary90.440.00%
Vehicle crime70.4040.00%
Drugs50.3125.00%
Other crime50.22400.00%
Theft from the person50.22150.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences809.84-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour513.5313.33%
Shoplifting242.25-31.43%
Public order191.06-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson150.84-21.05%
Other theft120.66-25.00%
Burglary90.53125.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Drugs40.22-55.56%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.09-80.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences8211.0828.12%
Anti-social behaviour453.62-35.71%
Shoplifting351.9929.63%
Public order221.5415.79%
Criminal damage and arson190.97-17.39%
Other theft160.840.00%
Drugs90.7180.00%
Other crime50.40400.00%
Vehicle crime50.2266.67%
Burglary40.22-55.56%
Theft from the person40.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7010.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences643.090.00%
Shoplifting272.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.190.00%
Public order191.020.00%
Other theft160.840.00%
Burglary90.710.00%
Drugs50.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 924 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202488
July 202481
June 202470
May 202483
April 202465
March 202482
February 202473
January 202474
December 202380
November 202382
October 202364

A total of 768 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202469
July 2024102
June 202462
May 202458
April 202465
March 202447
February 202470
January 202454
December 202351
November 202345
October 202370

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202415
May 20245
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202422
June 202423
May 202416
April 202413
March 20249
February 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202426
June 202415
May 202432
April 202423
March 202422
February 202428
January 202422
December 202315
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202431
June 202424
May 202413
April 202424
March 202437
February 202420
January 202424
December 202324
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Minster Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chipper Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Elm Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Barnard Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Thomas Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. New Canal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Milford Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bower Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bishopdown Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Carmelite Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Culver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Winchester Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lovett Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Talbot Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Link Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Burden Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Warwick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rollestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Friary Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1