WICKDOWN AVENUE, SN25 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN25 3EA

WICKDOWN AVENUE, SN25 3EA, Swindon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.27 per 1,000 population. This SN25 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN25 3EA, encompassing approximately 1027 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN25 3EA area, explore the SN25 3EA 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SN25 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Boscombe Road with total crimes: 3

WICKDOWN AVENUE, SN25 3EA 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour826.2714.29%
Violence and sexual offences67.78-50.00%
Shoplifting45.8433.33%
Public order33.89-40.00%
Drugs12.920.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Burglary10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.68-41.67%
Public order56.81150.00%
Shoplifting34.870.00%
Other theft32.920.00%
Drugs12.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1234.0671.43%
Violence and sexual offences1211.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.6833.33%
Shoplifting33.890.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour714.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.810.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences919.46-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.76-50.00%
Shoplifting23.890.00%
Theft from the person21.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.27-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour810.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.78-20.00%
Public order33.8950.00%
Other theft12.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.87-20.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.60-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences44.87-55.56%
Burglary23.89100.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.7640.00%
Public order36.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.5211.11%
Anti-social behaviour59.730.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Burglary11.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.5428.57%
Shoplifting38.76200.00%
Public order22.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.95-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.540.00%
Public order36.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN25 3EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Gardens
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boscombe Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Leaze Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charlbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Coombe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lewisham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wickdown Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Abbey View Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Arun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harbour Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pembroke Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1