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

Overview of Crime in SN2 1SW

WILLOWS AVENUE, SN2 1SW, Swindon has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This SN2 1SW 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SN2 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerford Close with total crimes: 6
  • Jutland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Grove with total crimes: 4

WILLOWS AVENUE, SN2 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences158.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.10150.00%
Shoplifting41.37-69.23%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.550.00%
Vehicle crime42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 202417
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
November 20235
October 20234
September 202313

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Somerford Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Jutland Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sycamore Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Merton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cricklade Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Willows Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laburnum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mendip Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Orchid Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Fairford Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. A4311
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Circle
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Acacia Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cherry Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Myrtle Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Newton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bradley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1