SOUTHWAY ROAD, BA15 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA15 1UW

SOUTHWAY ROAD, BA15 1UW, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.18 per 1,000 population. This BA15 1UW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA15 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA15 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA15 1UW, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA15 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencers Orchard with total crimes: 19
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SOUTHWAY ROAD, BA15 1UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.18-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences116.98266.67%
Other theft35.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour78.59600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.8155.56%
Violence and sexual offences37.52-40.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.81-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences54.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.13-38.10%
Public order26.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.22-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.59100.00%
Shoplifting63.22-14.29%
Other theft23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-71.43%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.350.00%
Shoplifting73.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202413
March 202421
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Spencers Orchard
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Baileys Barn
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Palairet Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trowbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kennet Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Frome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Horton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1