FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 1BU

FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU, Swindon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This SN2 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN2 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN2 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 1BU, encompassing approximately 4960 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 1BU area, explore the SN2 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SN2 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Tiverton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Norman Road with total crimes: 5

FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.4827.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-50.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0829.41%
Anti-social behaviour84.44-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6160.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-28.57%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4754.55%
Anti-social behaviour93.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81133.33%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.20-88.89%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.2280.00%
Public order91.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4635.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.83-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.8257.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.22150.00%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.45-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour72.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.06142.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.01-55.56%
Shoplifting40.81100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8160.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.61-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Drugs31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.60-66.67%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.850.00%
Shoplifting62.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-66.67%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.020.00%
Shoplifting42.620.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202415
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 202417
June 202417
May 202411
April 202419
March 202414
February 202414
January 202417
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
October 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Tiverton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norman Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beatrice Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Marys Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mervyn Webb Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Whitehouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Handel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Paul'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Newmarket Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kitchener Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. David Stoddart Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hinton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Carpenters Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Avening Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1