FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 2FT

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2FT, Swindon has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.18 per 1,000 population. This SN2 2FT 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 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 2FT, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

SN2 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bathampton Street with total crimes: 5

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.1815.38%
Other theft126.66500.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.32-61.54%
Shoplifting44.44-63.64%
Other crime31.770.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Burglary20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2630.614.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.5418.18%
Shoplifting115.770.00%
Burglary54.88150.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Public order31.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-75.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2531.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.0910.00%
Shoplifting114.8822.22%
Criminal damage and arson84.88166.67%
Public order73.55250.00%
Other theft53.1166.67%
Burglary22.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2528.848.70%
Violence and sexual offences1011.09-44.44%
Shoplifting94.4428.57%
Burglary43.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order20.89-60.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2329.7335.29%
Violence and sexual offences1810.2028.57%
Shoplifting77.99-30.00%
Public order53.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22300.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.07142.86%
Violence and sexual offences147.54-17.65%
Shoplifting106.21-28.57%
Burglary34.44200.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.5254.55%
Shoplifting147.5455.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-25.00%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Other theft31.33-25.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.6375.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.210.00%
Shoplifting94.8880.00%
Public order63.99500.00%
Other theft42.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Possession of weapons11.77-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In January 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 offences1117.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.880.00%
Shoplifting53.55-44.44%
Burglary42.220.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.44-66.67%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.52-45.00%
Shoplifting94.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson63.550.00%
Public order32.66-50.00%
Theft from the person31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour178.8713.33%
Shoplifting97.5428.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.99500.00%
Public order62.66100.00%
Other theft42.66-20.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.760.00%
Shoplifting76.660.00%
Other theft53.110.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202418
April 202414
March 202417
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202426
July 202425
June 202425
May 202423
April 202417
March 20247
February 202414
January 20248
December 20238
November 202317
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bathampton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Reading Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fire Fly Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Park Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Bristol Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Taunton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. London Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wedgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Newcombe Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. James Watt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Horace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Guppy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1