COMMERCIAL ROAD, SN1 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 5NS

COMMERCIAL ROAD, SN1 5NS, Swindon has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This SN1 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 5NS, encompassing approximately 6931 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN1 5NS area, explore the SN1 5NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN1 5NS area, visit the SN1 5NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-26.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)

SN1 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

COMMERCIAL ROAD, SN1 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.77-26.00%
Shoplifting165.34-23.81%
Public order142.310.00%
Other theft102.0266.67%
Other crime81.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime50.87-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.72-55.56%
Drugs30.58-40.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8032.03105.13%
Anti-social behaviour5011.5419.05%
Shoplifting217.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.0327.27%
Public order142.02-17.65%
Other crime102.0225.00%
Bicycle theft91.44125.00%
Vehicle crime71.30250.00%
Other theft61.01-50.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4223.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.06-31.58%
Public order175.63-5.56%
Shoplifting142.45-6.67%
Other theft122.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.73-21.43%
Other crime81.59-11.11%
Drugs51.15-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.72-20.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.29-66.67%

In June 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 offences5727.55-10.94%
Anti-social behaviour428.22-2.33%
Public order186.06-37.93%
Shoplifting152.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson142.16133.33%
Other theft102.0242.86%
Other crime91.44125.00%
Drugs71.30-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.0125.00%
Bicycle theft50.720.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Theft from the person30.43200.00%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6430.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour439.2316.22%
Public order296.20107.14%
Shoplifting244.1850.00%
Drugs163.46700.00%
Other theft72.31-22.22%
Burglary71.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-33.33%
Other crime40.87-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.5833.33%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5624.5251.35%
Anti-social behaviour378.085.71%
Shoplifting165.3433.33%
Public order142.310.00%
Other theft92.0280.00%
Other crime91.30350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Burglary71.30250.00%
Bicycle theft61.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.29-77.78%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.91-36.21%
Anti-social behaviour355.3459.09%
Public order145.05-12.50%
Shoplifting122.029.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.73-30.77%
Drugs91.3050.00%
Bicycle theft91.300.00%
Other theft51.30-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5820.9223.40%
Anti-social behaviour228.37-31.25%
Public order163.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson132.310.00%
Shoplifting111.88-15.38%
Other theft91.5928.57%
Drugs61.30200.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.49-20.34%
Anti-social behaviour326.78-11.11%
Public order144.6255.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.0244.44%
Shoplifting131.88-53.57%
Other theft71.8816.67%
Vehicle crime61.01100.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Theft from the person30.43-25.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5924.5218.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.51-10.00%
Shoplifting285.190.00%
Public order94.04-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson91.3028.57%
Possession of weapons71.300.00%
Other theft61.01-14.29%
Theft from the person40.87-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-75.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.97-15.25%
Anti-social behaviour407.215.26%
Shoplifting285.7716.67%
Public order234.0435.29%
Vehicle crime123.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-30.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Theft from the person51.01400.00%
Drugs30.72-66.67%
Other crime20.43-66.67%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Burglary10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5926.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour388.510.00%
Shoplifting245.480.00%
Public order173.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.450.00%
Drugs91.440.00%
Other theft71.300.00%
Burglary61.010.00%
Other crime60.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202450
July 202442
June 202442
May 202443
April 202437
March 202435
February 202422
January 202432
December 202336
November 202340
October 202338

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 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202417
June 202418
May 202429
April 202414
March 202414
February 202416
January 202414
December 20239
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 646 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202480
July 202439
June 202457
May 202464
April 202456
March 202437
February 202458
January 202447
December 202359
November 202350
October 202359

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 202416
April 20242
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
April 20246
March 20249
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
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 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 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 202424
April 202416
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 202328
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    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. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 8. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gordon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Whitehead Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Farnsby Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Sanford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Morley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crombey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Globe Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tennyson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1