WATLING CLOSE, SN2 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 2BU

WATLING CLOSE, SN2 2BU, Swindon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This SN2 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 2BU, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 2BU area, explore the SN2 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SN2 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saltash Road with total crimes: 8
  • Rose Street with total crimes: 4
  • Percy Street with total crimes: 3

WATLING CLOSE, SN2 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.77-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.01-12.50%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.02-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.760.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.27116.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.0133.33%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.27140.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences157.27114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.76-50.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.510.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-25.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.5114.29%
Other theft32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2740.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.52-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7666.67%
Public order31.2550.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.270.00%
Vehicle crime72.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202413
June 20246
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saltash Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rose Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Horace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Groves Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Guppy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morrison Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pasture Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Padstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1