SN2 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 7RU

SN2 7RU, Swindon has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This SN2 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 7RU, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 7RU area, explore the SN2 7RU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN2 7RU area, visit the SN2 7RU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sanders Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pearce Close with total crimes: 3

SN2 7RU 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9728.57%
Shoplifting53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87133.33%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20400.00%
Public order31.83200.00%
Shoplifting21.10-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.91300.00%
Shoplifting84.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.9450.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.24500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67100.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-75.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94200.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14100.00%
Theft from the person13.670.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.500.00%
Public order31.83200.00%
Shoplifting21.10-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.64116.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.600.00%
Shoplifting62.200.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
November 20232
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 7RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sanders Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pearce Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pritchard Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dukes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boundary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1