ATHENA AVENUE, SN2 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8EJ

ATHENA AVENUE, SN2 8EJ, Swindon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8EJ, encompassing approximately 1575 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SN2 8EJ 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

ATHENA AVENUE, SN2 8EJ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9866.67%
Shoplifting23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-75.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.2514.29%
Violence and sexual offences35.0850.00%
Burglary21.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.6275.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.44-50.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.98-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5433.33%
Shoplifting12.54-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7975.00%
Burglary34.44200.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

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 offences45.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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 offences24.440.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.17300.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.3550.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.250.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 8EJ 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. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1