SN2 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8EB

SN2 8EB, Swindon has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8EB, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 8EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Buller Street with total crimes: 2
  • Athena Avenue with total crimes: 2

SN2 8EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-77.78%
Other theft11.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.48100.00%
Burglary22.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.4628.57%
Violence and sexual offences34.48-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.4640.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.4816.67%
Other theft23.480.00%
Shoplifting11.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.99150.00%
Shoplifting42.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.45150.00%
Burglary34.98200.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences23.480.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.97500.00%
Vehicle crime32.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.47200.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 8EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Buller Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Athena Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avening Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1