SN2 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5LH

SN2 5LH, Swindon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5LH, encompassing approximately 3741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SN2 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durrington Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Alton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Ramsbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

SN2 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.41500.00%
Shoplifting51.60150.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.6742.86%
Public order22.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences107.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.67-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-50.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.01-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.6750.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.22110.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 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 offences107.75-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.67-53.85%
Public order41.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 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 behaviour1310.16333.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.47-26.67%
Public order72.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.75-25.00%
Public order34.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-20.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.21150.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.82-30.43%
Other theft44.280.00%
Shoplifting41.07-33.33%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.150.00%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 202421
April 202410
March 202411
February 202415
January 202420
December 202312
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202413
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 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
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durrington Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alton Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
  • 3. Ramsbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Rushall Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Corsham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Lyneham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilmarton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Avebury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Allington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sherston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Enford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Odstock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Amesbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Melksham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1