SN2 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5DQ

SN2 5DQ, Swindon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5DQ, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 5DQ area, explore the SN2 5DQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN2 5DQ area, visit the SN2 5DQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SN2 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durrington Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Mendip Close with total crimes: 5
  • A4311 with total crimes: 4

SN2 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.81-41.18%
Shoplifting72.92250.00%
Vehicle crime62.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.75-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.2770.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.9783.33%
Other theft43.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.9220.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.51700.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4625.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences126.43-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.5133.33%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3540.00%
Other theft36.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.23-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour104.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92300.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.30100.00%
Public order16.43-80.00%
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 offences116.43-21.43%
Public order53.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-63.64%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.09120.00%
Public order43.21300.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.840.00%
Shoplifting41.46-42.86%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order10.58-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.060.00%
Shoplifting72.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Public order51.460.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202421
March 202415
February 202422
January 202411
December 202314
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durrington Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mendip Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. A4311
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Stockton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cricklade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corsham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oaksey Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sherston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Somerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rockdown Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lacock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bremhill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1