ROYSTON ROAD, SN3 2FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 2FD

ROYSTON ROAD, SN3 2FD, Swindon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This SN3 2FD 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 2FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 2FD, encompassing approximately 5188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN3 2FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wardley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Whitbourne Avenue with total crimes: 3

ROYSTON ROAD, SN3 2FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.94-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour93.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.32-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour123.66100.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-88.89%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.44-11.76%
Shoplifting92.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.73-33.33%
Burglary51.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-42.86%
Public order30.77-57.14%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.37-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.2871.43%
Shoplifting92.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-46.15%
Public order71.3540.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.575.56%
Criminal damage and arson133.66333.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.51-41.67%
Shoplifting61.3550.00%
Public order51.1666.67%
Burglary30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.47100.00%
Shoplifting42.31100.00%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.94-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-25.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.10-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.05300.00%
Shoplifting61.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.4878.57%
Shoplifting64.82100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-71.43%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.19-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.71-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour72.70-36.36%
Public order71.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Shoplifting30.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.220.00%
Shoplifting123.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202424
June 202415
May 202417
April 202419
March 202418
February 202415
January 202421
December 202325
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 202413
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wardley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sherwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Whitbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bembridge Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Royston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanway Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norcliffe Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Clanfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lesley Anne Skeete Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Colston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Culpepper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rodwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Axbridge Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Trentham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Horsham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crosswood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hillingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cranmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1