SN2 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 2LQ

SN2 2LQ, Swindon has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This SN2 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 2LQ, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SN2 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • North Leaze Close with total crimes: 2
  • Charlbury Close with total crimes: 2

SN2 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.740.00%
Shoplifting42.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-50.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.76-57.89%
Violence and sexual offences82.42-27.27%
Public order52.42400.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.48137.50%
Violence and sexual offences115.74-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.32100.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.83-11.11%
Burglary22.420.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.020.00%
Shoplifting22.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences117.55-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.32200.00%
Public order22.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.55180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.23200.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.13-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.51-28.57%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.1150.00%
Public order31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.720.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Shoplifting30.91200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In October 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 offences75.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.60-90.91%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North Leaze Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charlbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Coombe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lewisham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wickdown Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Abbey View Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Arun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pembroke Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1