PONTING STREET, SN1 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 2BW

PONTING STREET, SN1 2BW, Swindon has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This SN1 2BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN1 postcode area, which has experienced 446 crimes and a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN1 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 2BW, encompassing approximately 8244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN1 2BW area, explore the SN1 2BW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN1 2BW area, visit the SN1 2BW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

SN1 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Spring Close with total crimes: 9
  • County Road with total crimes: 9

PONTING STREET, SN1 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.56-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences354.25-16.67%
Shoplifting144.2516.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.70-21.43%
Other theft61.330.00%
Public order50.73-66.67%
Robbery40.61100.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4519.4128.57%
Violence and sexual offences425.4631.25%
Public order155.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.82100.00%
Shoplifting121.70-29.41%
Other theft61.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.73100.00%
Drugs60.73100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.6240.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.25-5.88%
Shoplifting173.8830.77%
Public order152.0687.50%
Other theft121.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46-36.36%
Other crime40.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Drugs30.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.95-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour254.12-10.71%
Shoplifting133.03-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson111.58175.00%
Public order81.33-65.22%
Drugs60.97-45.45%
Other crime50.73150.00%
Other theft40.61300.00%
Bicycle theft40.4933.33%
Vehicle crime30.49-25.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.7921.74%
Public order233.4043.75%
Shoplifting182.7928.57%
Drugs112.18120.00%
Burglary51.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%
Other crime20.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour234.850.00%
Public order162.79100.00%
Shoplifting141.94250.00%
Other theft101.70100.00%
Burglary71.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-25.00%
Drugs50.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.6133.33%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Bicycle theft40.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.2212.90%
Anti-social behaviour234.2527.78%
Public order82.7914.29%
Bicycle theft80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.970.00%
Drugs70.9740.00%
Other theft50.85-37.50%
Theft from the person40.61100.00%
Shoplifting40.4933.33%
Vehicle crime30.4950.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.5514.81%
Anti-social behaviour183.76-18.18%
Other theft82.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.97-27.27%
Public order70.97-22.22%
Drugs50.85150.00%
Shoplifting30.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-66.67%
Theft from the person20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.64-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour223.2810.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.67-35.29%
Public order91.3380.00%
Vehicle crime61.0950.00%
Other theft60.7350.00%
Shoplifting50.73-54.55%
Theft from the person30.61-57.14%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.832.70%
Anti-social behaviour204.61-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson172.4370.00%
Shoplifting112.0622.22%
Theft from the person71.33250.00%
Public order50.85-73.68%
Other theft40.6133.33%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs30.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.162.78%
Anti-social behaviour274.49-12.90%
Public order193.2818.75%
Criminal damage and arson102.3011.11%
Drugs91.2150.00%
Shoplifting91.0980.00%
Burglary41.09300.00%
Other theft30.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.370.00%
Public order163.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.940.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Other theft60.850.00%
Drugs60.730.00%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Other crime40.610.00%
Theft from the person30.490.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202445
July 202435
June 202425
May 202428
April 202423
March 202423
February 202418
January 202422
December 202320
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
July 202432
June 202434
May 202456
April 202440
March 202435
February 202431
January 202427
December 202338
November 202337
October 202336

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 202414
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202415
June 20248
May 202423
April 202416
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN1 2BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spring Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. County Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Newcastle Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Medgbury Place
    Total5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Swindon
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Gordon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gambia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Sanford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Lagos Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gooch Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elmina Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Fleming Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Milford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Carfax Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Armstrong Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Rosebery Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1