DRYDEN STREET, SN1 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 5LA

DRYDEN STREET, SN1 5LA, Swindon has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This SN1 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 5LA, encompassing approximately 7603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-32.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SN1 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Temple Street with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

DRYDEN STREET, SN1 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.28-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour264.08-21.21%
Public order143.4275.00%
Shoplifting81.84-38.46%
Other theft71.05250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.66-50.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.26-60.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.7070.37%
Anti-social behaviour336.056.45%
Shoplifting134.34225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.71-18.18%
Public order81.18-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.0525.00%
Bicycle theft40.6633.33%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3114.20-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences274.08-22.86%
Public order153.55114.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.9757.14%
Other theft61.45-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Shoplifting40.53-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.53-25.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.786.06%
Anti-social behaviour344.606.25%
Criminal damage and arson74.47-12.50%
Other theft70.9216.67%
Shoplifting70.92-46.15%
Public order70.92-63.16%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Burglary40.53100.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs30.39-66.67%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.34-5.88%
Public order194.21216.67%
Shoplifting132.5085.71%
Drugs91.71800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.18-33.33%
Other theft61.05200.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.5554.55%
Violence and sexual offences334.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.34200.00%
Shoplifting71.58-22.22%
Public order60.92-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.79-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.49-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour224.34-8.33%
Shoplifting92.890.00%
Public order71.18-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Other theft50.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-60.00%
Drugs40.5333.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.8658.62%
Anti-social behaviour246.0526.32%
Public order113.1637.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.45-56.52%
Shoplifting91.3228.57%
Drugs31.180.00%
Other theft30.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.42-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson233.81228.57%
Anti-social behaviour193.03-20.83%
Public order82.5033.33%
Shoplifting71.05-58.82%
Other theft60.9250.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-33.33%
Drugs30.530.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.52115.79%
Anti-social behaviour245.3926.32%
Shoplifting173.16-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2440.00%
Vehicle crime60.92-25.00%
Public order60.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.79300.00%
Possession of weapons40.53300.00%
Other theft40.53-20.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.845.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.63-38.71%
Violence and sexual offences192.50-45.71%
Public order82.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.05300.00%
Other theft51.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6625.00%
Drugs30.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.600.00%
Shoplifting194.080.00%
Public order102.500.00%
Drugs61.320.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Other crime40.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202431
June 202434
May 202432
April 202434
March 202422
February 202424
January 202419
December 202324
November 202319
October 202331

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202446
July 202427
June 202435
May 202433
April 202433
March 202433
February 202446
January 202429
December 202341
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 20244
February 202410
January 202423
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202415
June 20247
May 202419
April 20246
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20244
June 20247
May 202413
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 202317
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Public order6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Temple Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bathampton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Joseph Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Maxwell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cambria Bridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Whitehead Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farnsby Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Theobald Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lorne Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B4289
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Morley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crombey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Folkestone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fairview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Tennyson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Villett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Taunton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. William Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1