NEWCASTLE STREET, SN1 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 2LG

NEWCASTLE STREET, SN1 2LG, Swindon has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.73 per 1,000 population. This SN1 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 2LG, encompassing approximately 6318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SN1 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Regent Circus with total crimes: 14
  • Spring Close with total crimes: 9

NEWCASTLE STREET, SN1 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.7310.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.22-15.15%
Vehicle crime84.43166.67%
Public order81.27-33.33%
Shoplifting81.27-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.270.00%
Other crime61.27-25.00%
Other theft50.9566.67%
Robbery40.79300.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs10.47-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3320.5726.92%
Violence and sexual offences305.2211.11%
Shoplifting154.7515.38%
Public order122.37-20.00%
Other crime81.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2733.33%
Bicycle theft61.27200.00%
Drugs60.95500.00%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.2736.84%
Public order154.11150.00%
Shoplifting132.3730.00%
Other crime82.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-45.45%
Other theft50.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs10.32-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.41-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour195.70-24.00%
Other crime123.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.90266.67%
Shoplifting101.74-41.18%
Drugs61.58-25.00%
Public order60.95-45.45%
Other theft60.95500.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.422.38%
Anti-social behaviour256.8166.67%
Shoplifting173.96142.86%
Public order112.690.00%
Drugs81.74700.00%
Vehicle crime81.2760.00%
Other crime41.27-55.56%
Burglary40.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other theft10.16-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.2027.27%
Anti-social behaviour156.65-11.76%
Public order112.3737.50%
Other crime91.74800.00%
Burglary81.42700.00%
Other theft81.27300.00%
Shoplifting71.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.11150.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.16-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.56-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.2230.77%
Public order82.6933.33%
Drugs71.2740.00%
Shoplifting71.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Other theft20.63-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour135.70-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.06-30.00%
Other theft71.1140.00%
Public order61.110.00%
Drugs50.95150.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.32-75.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour203.3253.85%
Criminal damage and arson103.17-23.08%
Shoplifting81.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.2740.00%
Public order61.11200.00%
Other theft50.9566.67%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.29-27.27%
Shoplifting143.8027.27%
Anti-social behaviour132.22-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.06-13.33%
Vehicle crime52.0625.00%
Theft from the person50.790.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Public order20.47-86.67%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.2212.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.43114.29%
Public order152.37200.00%
Shoplifting112.3722.22%
Theft from the person51.740.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.960.00%
Shoplifting93.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.270.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202427
June 202436
May 202443
April 202442
March 202433
February 202436
January 202421
December 202324
November 202333
October 202322

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 202410
May 202417
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
July 202426
June 202419
May 202425
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Regent Circus
    Total14
    Other crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spring Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newcastle Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medgbury Place
    Total5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Norton Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 10. Dudmore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gordon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Gambia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Southampton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Groundwell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Lagos Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Fleming Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rosebery Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Langford Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1