WESTWOOD ROAD, SN2 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5HT

WESTWOOD ROAD, SN2 5HT, Swindon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5HT, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SN2 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Woodsman Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ramsbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

WESTWOOD ROAD, SN2 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.7462.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.6057.14%
Public order33.8950.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.61-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.83-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.310.00%
Public order33.89-25.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.9110.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.89-53.85%
Public order42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6762.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.6042.86%
Public order43.5433.33%
Drugs21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.08-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour72.83-22.22%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.74112.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.0180.00%
Public order53.18400.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.14-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.8325.00%
Other crime31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.60100.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4385.71%
Anti-social behaviour24.60-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-66.67%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1512.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.310.00%
Other theft43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 202417
February 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alton Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodsman Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ramsbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. The Thatchers
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kencot Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lyneham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hilmarton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Staverton Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sherston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Carter Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Enford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Odstock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Amesbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wingfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Falconer Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1