SN2 8YR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8YR

SN2 8YR, Swindon has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8YR 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 8YR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8YR, encompassing approximately 2778 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN2 8YR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cadley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Athena Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Wilcox Close with total crimes: 2

SN2 8YR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences63.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-71.43%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.84-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.2475.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.96300.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4812.50%
Drugs33.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.88-16.67%
Public order51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3250.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7633.33%
Public order32.880.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.32500.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.24300.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-84.21%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.840.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202319

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cadley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Athena Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilcox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. May Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acacia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1