SN2 8XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8XP

SN2 8XP, Swindon has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8XP 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 8XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8XP, encompassing approximately 2102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 8XP area, explore the SN2 8XP 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 8XP Crime Hotspots

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

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

SN2 8XP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-42.86%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.33-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.0842.86%
Violence and sexual offences34.76-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour79.0416.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.330.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Shoplifting10.95-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.33100.00%
Shoplifting42.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.33200.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.41175.00%
Drugs35.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.76-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.130.00%
Burglary23.330.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 behaviour66.18100.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-33.33%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour47.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8XP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Buller Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Athena Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hinton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Avening Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1