SN2 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8QE

SN2 8QE, Swindon has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8QE, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 8QE area, explore the SN2 8QE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN2 8QE area, visit the SN2 8QE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

SN2 8QE 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 8QE 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 offences56.57-16.67%
Shoplifting22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.31-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Burglary21.090.00%

In July 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 behaviour88.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.38-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.3816.67%
Other theft23.830.00%
Shoplifting11.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.280.00%
Shoplifting43.28300.00%
Public order32.19200.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.28100.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.95100.00%
Drugs34.380.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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 offences44.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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 offences24.38100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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 behaviour11.64-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.310.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

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 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 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 8QE 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. Hinton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Avening Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1