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

Overview of Crime in SN2 2GA

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2GA, Swindon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.83 per 1,000 population. This SN2 2GA 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 2GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 2GA, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SN2 2GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bathampton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.81-46.67%
Other theft53.21150.00%
Shoplifting42.00-63.64%
Public order21.600.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.630.00%
Shoplifting116.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.41-10.00%
Public order23.61100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.43-44.44%
Shoplifting116.0122.22%
Violence and sexual offences104.4142.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.01133.33%
Robbery12.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2724.85145.45%
Shoplifting910.8228.57%
Violence and sexual offences73.61-50.00%
Burglary42.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.610.00%
Shoplifting74.41-36.36%
Other theft32.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.63175.00%
Shoplifting114.41-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences84.41-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.6355.56%
Violence and sexual offences115.6137.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.63100.00%
Shoplifting94.0180.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.6114.29%
Public order33.21200.00%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences710.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.8166.67%
Shoplifting52.00-44.44%
Burglary32.000.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.62-18.18%
Shoplifting93.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-66.67%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.63-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.41-18.18%
Shoplifting93.6128.57%
Public order33.6150.00%
Other theft31.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.010.00%
Shoplifting74.410.00%
Other theft52.810.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202415
June 202427
May 202411
April 202411
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 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 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bathampton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fire Fly Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bristol Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. London Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wedgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Newcombe Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. James Watt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Horace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Guppy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1