WILLOWS AVENUE, SN2 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 1SW

WILLOWS AVENUE, SN2 1SW, Swindon has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This SN2 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 1SW, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 1SW area, explore the SN2 1SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN2 1SW area, visit the SN2 1SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurst Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mendip Close with total crimes: 5

WILLOWS AVENUE, SN2 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3823.53%
Anti-social behaviour65.74-62.50%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5721.43%
Anti-social behaviour164.65100.00%
Public order64.37500.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4755.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-60.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.650.00%
Public order52.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-70.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.73125.00%
Other theft22.46-33.33%
Public order20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-63.64%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.56-35.29%
Public order43.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.38183.33%
Shoplifting54.650.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.92-60.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.47114.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.100.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences77.10-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.910.00%
Shoplifting51.3725.00%
Theft from the person31.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.100.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 202417
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hurst Crescent
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mendip Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. A4311
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Jutland Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Circle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cricklade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cadley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acacia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Somerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1