SN12 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN12 8AB

SN12 8AB, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.94 per 1,000 population. This SN12 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN12 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN12 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN12 8AB, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN12 8AB area, explore the SN12 8AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN12 8AB area, visit the SN12 8AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SN12 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Portman Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SN12 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.9416.67%
Shoplifting35.230.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.19-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour44.48-33.33%
Public order32.990.00%
Shoplifting32.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.24-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.91-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour68.22-25.00%
Shoplifting44.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Public order32.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour89.7133.33%
Public order45.98300.00%
Burglary22.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.75-85.71%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.66175.00%
Shoplifting78.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.48-40.00%
Other theft12.24-75.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.66700.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.98150.00%
Shoplifting43.7433.33%
Other theft42.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-63.64%
Public order22.99-33.33%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.69266.67%
Public order38.2250.00%
Shoplifting32.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Drugs10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.48200.00%
Burglary32.24-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-25.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.68-12.50%
Burglary45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-33.33%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-85.71%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.66-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.9875.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.2350.00%
Burglary44.48300.00%
Public order12.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1426.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson610.4620.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.9933.33%
Public order32.9950.00%
Drugs22.24100.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN12 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Portman Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. The City
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beanacre Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melksham
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1