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

Overview of Crime in SN2 2GE

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2GE, Swindon has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.14 per 1,000 population. This SN2 2GE 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 2GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 2GE, encompassing approximately 956 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-55.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

SN2 2GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7

FIRE FLY AVENUE, SN2 2GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2995.1411.54%
Anti-social behaviour1930.32-55.81%
Other theft1519.86275.00%
Public order915.6880.00%
Shoplifting79.41-36.36%
Other crime37.32200.00%
Bicycle theft23.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-75.00%
Drugs22.09-33.33%
Burglary12.09-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43122.3234.38%
Violence and sexual offences2644.968.33%
Shoplifting1127.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime58.360.00%
Burglary55.23150.00%
Public order55.23-37.50%
Other theft45.23-42.86%
Bicycle theft34.1850.00%
Drugs33.14200.00%
Theft from the person13.140.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32107.68-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences2433.46-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson1225.09140.00%
Shoplifting1112.5510.00%
Public order811.500.00%
Other theft78.36133.33%
Bicycle theft27.32-33.33%
Burglary22.09-60.00%
Robbery22.09100.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44120.232.33%
Violence and sexual offences2946.00-12.12%
Shoplifting1030.3225.00%
Public order810.45-52.94%
Burglary58.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.23-28.57%
Bicycle theft35.230.00%
Other theft33.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.14200.00%
Theft from the person23.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.09-66.67%
Drugs11.05-83.33%
Robbery11.050.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43132.7830.30%
Violence and sexual offences3344.966.45%
Public order1734.50240.00%
Shoplifting817.77-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson78.3675.00%
Drugs67.320.00%
Burglary56.27150.00%
Other theft45.230.00%
Possession of weapons34.18200.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3399.3273.68%
Violence and sexual offences3134.50-16.22%
Shoplifting1332.41-13.33%
Public order513.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.23-42.86%
Other theft44.18-42.86%
Burglary24.18100.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37103.5076.19%
Anti-social behaviour1938.680.00%
Shoplifting1519.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson715.6840.00%
Other theft77.3240.00%
Public order67.32-14.29%
Drugs56.2766.67%
Other crime25.230.00%
Burglary12.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2179.46-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1921.965.56%
Shoplifting919.8680.00%
Public order79.4175.00%
Other theft57.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.23-16.67%
Drugs35.23-40.00%
Robbery33.140.00%
Theft from the person23.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2576.32-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour1826.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.82-14.29%
Drugs56.2766.67%
Shoplifting55.23-64.29%
Other theft45.2333.33%
Public order44.1833.33%
Burglary34.1850.00%
Possession of weapons23.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2798.28-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour2428.23-36.84%
Shoplifting1425.097.69%
Criminal damage and arson714.64-12.50%
Theft from the person47.320.00%
Other theft34.18-25.00%
Drugs33.140.00%
Public order33.14-62.50%
Bicycle theft23.14100.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38111.8746.15%
Violence and sexual offences2939.73-6.45%
Shoplifting1330.32116.67%
Criminal damage and arson813.5960.00%
Public order88.3614.29%
Other theft48.36-42.86%
Possession of weapons24.180.00%
Robbery22.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3199.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour2632.410.00%
Other theft727.180.00%
Public order77.320.00%
Shoplifting67.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.270.00%
Bicycle theft35.230.00%
Drugs33.140.00%
Vehicle crime23.140.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202424
June 202429
May 202433
April 202431
March 202437
February 202421
January 202425
December 202327
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202443
July 202432
June 202444
May 202443
April 202433
March 202419
February 202419
January 202418
December 202324
November 202338
October 202326

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202417
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 202415
February 20249
January 20245
December 202314
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Henry Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bathampton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reading Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fire Fly Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maxwell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Farnsby Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Theobald Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bristol Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Holbrook Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lorne Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tennyson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Villett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Taunton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. London Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Newcombe Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. James Watt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1