PENHILL DRIVE, SN2 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5BW

PENHILL DRIVE, SN2 5BW, Swindon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5BW, encompassing approximately 3483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 5BW area, explore the SN2 5BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SN2 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mendip Close with total crimes: 5
  • A4311 with total crimes: 4
  • Stockton Road with total crimes: 3

PENHILL DRIVE, SN2 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.04-47.06%
Vehicle crime52.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-50.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.1970.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.8842.86%
Other theft42.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.8775.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.580.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8733.33%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.74-66.67%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.47-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour94.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.46100.00%
Drugs16.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.31-15.38%
Public order53.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-75.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.73140.00%
Public order43.44300.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.5925.00%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.89-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-92.31%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202420
March 202415
February 202422
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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
November 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
January 20243
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mendip Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. A4311
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Stockton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cricklade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Corsham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oaksey Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Somerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rockdown Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lacock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bremhill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1