WATERMEAD, SN3 4WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 4WE

WATERMEAD, SN3 4WE, Swindon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This SN3 4WE 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 4WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 4WE, encompassing approximately 1785 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN3 4WE area, explore the SN3 4WE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN3 4WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 4
  • Overton Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Yiewsley Crescent with total crimes: 1

WATERMEAD, SN3 4WE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.480.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.1650.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Public order11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.800.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.24-60.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.16-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.80300.00%
Shoplifting12.240.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.20800.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.040.00%
Public order23.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.0450.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 4WE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A420
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Overton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yiewsley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1