SN1 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 5BD

SN1 5BD, Swindon has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.20 per 1,000 population. This SN1 5BD 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 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 5BD, encompassing approximately 6612 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN1 5BD area, explore the SN1 5BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-43.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)

SN1 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

SN1 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.20-43.90%
Anti-social behaviour436.96-24.56%
Shoplifting166.50-23.81%
Public order142.42-12.50%
Other theft102.1266.67%
Other crime81.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.76-44.44%
Drugs30.76-50.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8235.69110.26%
Anti-social behaviour5712.4018.75%
Shoplifting218.6250.00%
Public order163.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.4255.56%
Other crime102.1225.00%
Bicycle theft91.51200.00%
Vehicle crime71.3675.00%
Other theft61.06-57.14%
Drugs60.9120.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Theft from the person20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4826.014.35%
Violence and sexual offences397.26-35.00%
Public order205.9011.11%
Other theft143.0240.00%
Shoplifting142.12-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.12-40.00%
Other crime81.36-11.11%
Drugs51.21-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-40.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6030.09-17.81%
Anti-social behaviour469.070.00%
Public order186.96-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson152.72114.29%
Shoplifting152.27-40.00%
Other theft102.2742.86%
Other crime91.51125.00%
Drugs81.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.2125.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.15-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7334.0228.07%
Anti-social behaviour4611.049.52%
Public order326.96113.33%
Shoplifting254.8447.06%
Drugs163.78700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-30.00%
Other theft71.06-22.22%
Burglary71.060.00%
Other crime41.06-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.6033.33%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5727.2239.02%
Anti-social behaviour428.6213.51%
Shoplifting176.3541.67%
Public order152.577.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.270.00%
Other theft91.5150.00%
Other crime91.36350.00%
Bicycle theft71.36-36.36%
Burglary71.06250.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs20.30-77.78%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.38-33.87%
Anti-social behaviour376.2037.04%
Public order145.60-17.65%
Shoplifting122.129.09%
Bicycle theft111.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.66-33.33%
Drugs91.5150.00%
Other theft61.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6223.7421.57%
Anti-social behaviour279.38-22.86%
Public order174.0813.33%
Criminal damage and arson152.570.00%
Shoplifting112.27-15.38%
Other theft91.6628.57%
Drugs61.36200.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.14-16.39%
Anti-social behaviour357.71-7.89%
Criminal damage and arson155.2950.00%
Public order152.2766.67%
Shoplifting132.27-53.57%
Other theft71.9740.00%
Vehicle crime61.06100.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Theft from the person30.45-40.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6126.4617.31%
Anti-social behaviour389.22-19.15%
Shoplifting285.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.23-9.09%
Public order91.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons71.36600.00%
Other theft51.06-37.50%
Theft from the person50.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-75.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5230.09-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour477.864.44%
Shoplifting287.1116.67%
Public order274.2358.82%
Vehicle crime124.08140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.81-8.33%
Other theft81.6614.29%
Theft from the person51.21400.00%
Drugs30.76-66.67%
Other crime20.45-66.67%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6330.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour459.530.00%
Shoplifting246.800.00%
Public order173.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.570.00%
Drugs91.810.00%
Burglary71.360.00%
Other theft71.060.00%
Other crime61.060.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202457
July 202448
June 202446
May 202446
April 202442
March 202437
February 202427
January 202435
December 202338
November 202347
October 202345

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 202418
May 202432
April 202415
March 202414
February 202417
January 202415
December 20239
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202482
July 202439
June 202460
May 202473
April 202457
March 202441
February 202462
January 202451
December 202361
November 202352
October 202363

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 202415
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202416
April 20242
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
April 20247
March 202411
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202414
June 202415
May 202425
April 202417
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 202328
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN1 5BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Public order6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Regent Circus
    Total14
    Other crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Temple Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Spring Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 9. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gordon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Whitehead Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farnsby Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Sanford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lincoln Street
    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. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1