SN2 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 1QJ

SN2 1QJ, Swindon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population. This SN2 1QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN2 postcode area, which has experienced 383 crimes and a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN2 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 1QJ, encompassing approximately 3824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SN2 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinehurst Road with total crimes: 5
  • Doris Archer Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Grove with total crimes: 4

SN2 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.67-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.18-33.33%
Public order43.66300.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6023.53%
Anti-social behaviour205.4953.85%
Criminal damage and arson55.23-44.44%
Shoplifting41.310.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.51-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour134.458.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.40350.00%
Drugs42.35100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.605.56%
Anti-social behaviour124.9750.00%
Public order93.14350.00%
Other theft32.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.090.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.71800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3566.67%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.157.14%
Shoplifting53.920.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3771.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.1420.00%
Public order41.57100.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.11-70.83%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-16.67%
Shoplifting51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.5526.32%
Anti-social behaviour66.2820.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences1910.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202420
June 202413
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202421
June 202417
May 202419
April 202418
March 202418
February 202415
January 202414
December 202312
November 20237
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pinehurst Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Doris Archer Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sycamore Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wilcox Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Laburnum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mendip Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Firethorn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. May Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wavell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Circle
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acacia Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cherry Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Myrtle Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1