SN2 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5LS

SN2 5LS, Swindon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5LS, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SN2 5LS 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 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.0345.45%
Violence and sexual offences94.010.00%
Vehicle crime72.26250.00%
Shoplifting51.76150.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.7857.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.76-10.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 offences106.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-50.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.51-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson62.01200.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.28125.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5133.33%
Public order32.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.27-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-62.50%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.28433.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.01-21.43%
Public order62.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.77-30.00%
Public order33.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5253.85%
Criminal damage and arson45.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-20.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.02-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2666.67%
Public order41.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.02-28.57%
Other theft43.760.00%
Shoplifting41.00-33.33%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.270.00%
Shoplifting62.760.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 202418
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414
January 202420
December 202313
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 202416
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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
May 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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 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 5LS 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. Stockton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Lyneham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hilmarton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avebury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Allington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sherston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Enford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Odstock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Amesbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1