SN3 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 2BX

SN3 2BX, Swindon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This SN3 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 2BX, encompassing approximately 3872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SN3 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wardley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leighton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Broughton Grange with total crimes: 2

SN3 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9422.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.84-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.07128.57%
Violence and sexual offences94.13-47.06%
Public order52.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5230.77%
Anti-social behaviour74.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-50.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0730.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.580.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.26233.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.58-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.58-40.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.816.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.13400.00%
Vehicle crime42.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-66.67%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.87125.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-55.56%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.785.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.65125.00%
Vehicle crime22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6841.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.429.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 202410
April 202416
March 202415
February 202412
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wardley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Leighton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Broughton Grange
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Caxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Culpepper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rodwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trentham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Horsham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crosswood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Eaton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highclere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kirby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1