SN2 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8DF

SN2 8DF, Swindon has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8DF, encompassing approximately 1691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 8DF area, explore the SN2 8DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Athena Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Headlands Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Aspen Close with total crimes: 1

SN2 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.50-33.33%
Burglary23.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.10350.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.32-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.55-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.730.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.140.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Other theft21.77-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77100.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Athena Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Headlands Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1