ST MARGARETS VILLAS, BA15 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA15 1DU

ST MARGARETS VILLAS, BA15 1DU, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This BA15 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA15 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA15 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA15 1DU, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA15 1DU area, explore the BA15 1DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA15 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 5
  • A363 with total crimes: 2

ST MARGARETS VILLAS, BA15 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.93-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.77-28.57%
Public order41.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7840.00%
Shoplifting22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.77-28.57%
Public order21.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-60.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.55250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Shoplifting21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.58100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.36-14.29%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3716.67%
Bicycle theft22.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39300.00%
Bicycle theft31.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-62.50%
Robbery11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA15 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. A363
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Downavon
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barton Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Silver Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. B3109
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kennet Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1