WOLSELY AVENUE, SN3 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 2JH

WOLSELY AVENUE, SN3 2JH, Swindon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This SN3 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 2JH, encompassing approximately 4394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SN3 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wardley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Welbeck Close with total crimes: 3
  • Whitbourne Avenue with total crimes: 3

WOLSELY AVENUE, SN3 2JH 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4213.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.87-36.84%
Public order22.73-60.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.60111.11%
Violence and sexual offences154.32-28.57%
Public order53.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.78-30.77%
Public order72.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-50.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour134.10-7.14%
Shoplifting92.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.05-14.29%
Public order51.37-37.50%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.6575.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.19-48.15%
Shoplifting93.1912.50%
Public order82.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.82-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9335.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.73-33.33%
Shoplifting81.8260.00%
Public order41.8233.33%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.5571.43%
Shoplifting52.7366.67%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.65-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour73.41-41.67%
Public order51.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Shoplifting30.91-57.14%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 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 offences1910.24-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour124.32140.00%
Shoplifting72.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.7836.84%
Shoplifting65.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-83.33%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8718.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.37-45.45%
Shoplifting31.37-80.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.200.00%
Shoplifting153.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.410.00%
Public order62.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.370.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202421
June 202418
May 202414
April 202427
March 202420
February 202415
January 202419
December 202326
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

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

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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 3 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wardley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Welbeck Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Royston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanway Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Leighton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Broughton Grange
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Caxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Colston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Culpepper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rodwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Axbridge Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Trentham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Horsham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Henley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crosswood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Eaton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highclere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kirby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Denholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hillingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1