SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SN3 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 2AR

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SN3 2AR, Swindon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This SN3 2AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN3 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN3 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 2AR, encompassing approximately 3701 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN3 2AR area, explore the SN3 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN3 2AR area, visit the SN3 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SN3 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Karslake Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bembridge Close with total crimes: 2

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SN3 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences105.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.860.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences84.860.00%
Drugs32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.24200.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.67-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.40-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.700.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 2AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Karslake Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bembridge Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Royston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Norcliffe Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mundy Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lesley Anne Skeete Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Purley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farnborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Overbrook
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1