WILLIAM STREET, SN1 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 5LD

WILLIAM STREET, SN1 5LD, Swindon has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population. This SN1 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 5LD, encompassing approximately 7189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SN1 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Bathampton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Joseph Street with total crimes: 4

WILLIAM STREET, SN1 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.7115.38%
Anti-social behaviour194.17-24.00%
Public order82.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-37.50%
Other theft50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-57.14%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4130.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.6219.05%
Criminal damage and arson83.48-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.1175.00%
Public order50.97-66.67%
Drugs40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.9211.11%
Public order152.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0950.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.32-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences182.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-33.33%
Other theft60.8320.00%
Vehicle crime50.83150.00%
Burglary40.70100.00%
Public order30.56-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.574.55%
Violence and sexual offences163.20-30.43%
Public order102.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.390.00%
Drugs61.250.00%
Other theft50.83400.00%
Possession of weapons30.70200.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.04-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour223.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.06200.00%
Public order51.2566.67%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.93-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour163.6214.29%
Public order32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Other theft30.42200.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.7638.10%
Anti-social behaviour144.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-71.43%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0410.53%
Criminal damage and arson212.92250.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.92-44.44%
Public order51.39400.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6272.73%
Anti-social behaviour182.6438.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.5020.00%
Vehicle crime60.83-14.29%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.68-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.81-56.00%
Vehicle crime71.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9766.67%
Public order30.700.00%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.480.00%
Drugs52.780.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 202420
June 202418
May 202416
April 202423
March 202426
February 202429
January 202421
December 202319
November 202311
October 202325

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 202421
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202421
June 202421
May 202423
April 202422
March 202416
February 202414
January 202410
December 202318
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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