VIKING CLOSE, SN25 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN25 2FF

VIKING CLOSE, SN25 2FF, Swindon has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This SN25 2FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN25 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN25 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN25 2FF, encompassing approximately 3124 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN25 2FF area, explore the SN25 2FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SN25 2FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Chartwell Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brean Road with total crimes: 3

VIKING CLOSE, SN25 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.2050.00%
Other crime42.88300.00%
Shoplifting31.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.32-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.56100.00%
Public order82.56700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.56-14.29%
Shoplifting61.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-50.00%
Shoplifting31.28-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.6833.33%
Shoplifting62.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9220.00%
Other theft21.92-50.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.32200.00%
Shoplifting61.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-44.44%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7212.50%
Shoplifting62.88-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order89.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.56-11.11%
Shoplifting72.5616.67%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.88-25.00%
Shoplifting61.92-14.29%
Public order21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.80-61.90%
Shoplifting72.5675.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.72-28.57%
Shoplifting41.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.24-46.15%
Shoplifting72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.360.00%
Shoplifting44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202415
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 202321
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN25 2FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chartwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brean Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shipley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Dyrham Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hayburn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hampstead Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knole Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Claydon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alderley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buscot Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Monet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stenbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1