GROUNDWELL ROAD, SN1 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 2LT

GROUNDWELL ROAD, SN1 2LT, Swindon has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.24 per 1,000 population. This SN1 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 2LT, encompassing approximately 5560 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN1 2LT area, explore the SN1 2LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SN1 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Circus with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Temple Street with total crimes: 9

GROUNDWELL ROAD, SN1 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.24-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour286.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson85.0414.29%
Shoplifting81.44-52.94%
Other crime71.44-22.22%
Other theft61.26100.00%
Public order41.08-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.9880.77%
Anti-social behaviour368.4512.50%
Shoplifting176.470.00%
Public order123.06-7.69%
Other crime92.1628.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.26200.00%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Other theft30.72-72.73%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3222.6614.29%
Violence and sexual offences265.76-39.53%
Shoplifting174.6854.55%
Public order133.0630.00%
Other theft112.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.98-42.86%
Other crime71.44-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.2625.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.64-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour287.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.04366.67%
Shoplifting112.52-50.00%
Public order101.98-33.33%
Other crime101.80150.00%
Drugs71.80-30.00%
Other theft61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4525.9018.42%
Anti-social behaviour288.0927.27%
Shoplifting225.04120.00%
Public order153.967.14%
Drugs102.70400.00%
Vehicle crime51.8025.00%
Other crime40.90-55.56%
Burglary40.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Other theft30.54-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.3052.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.83-18.52%
Public order143.9616.67%
Shoplifting102.52-9.09%
Other crime91.80350.00%
Burglary81.62700.00%
Other theft71.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Bicycle theft40.72-33.33%
Drugs20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.5335.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.86-39.02%
Public order124.5020.00%
Shoplifting112.16266.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.98-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.260.00%
Other theft51.08-16.67%
Drugs40.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.997.89%
Anti-social behaviour207.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.60-9.09%
Public order101.8025.00%
Other theft61.8050.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Shoplifting30.72-70.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.2431.03%
Anti-social behaviour246.834.35%
Criminal damage and arson114.3222.22%
Shoplifting101.98-50.00%
Public order81.8060.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.53-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour235.22-17.86%
Shoplifting204.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.60-30.77%
Other theft51.6266.67%
Public order50.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-63.64%
Theft from the person40.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.36-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour286.833.70%
Public order205.04233.33%
Shoplifting153.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.7085.71%
Vehicle crime112.34120.00%
Theft from the person41.980.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Burglary20.54-66.67%
Other crime20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.270.00%
Shoplifting104.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.800.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202447
July 202426
June 202443
May 202445
April 202438
March 202425
February 202441
January 202438
December 202329
November 202338
October 202346

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202432
June 202428
May 202428
April 202422
March 202427
February 202420
January 202424
December 202323
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202417
June 202411
May 202422
April 202410
March 202411
February 20243
January 202410
December 202320
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Regent Circus
    Total14
    Other crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Temple Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Spring Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Newcastle Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. King John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gordon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Southampton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hunt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Groundwell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Sanford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Westmorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Morley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crombey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Dover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fleming Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1