COLE CLOSE, SN3 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 5BU

COLE CLOSE, SN3 5BU, Swindon has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.06 per 1,000 population. This SN3 5BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN3 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN3 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 5BU, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN3 5BU area, explore the SN3 5BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN3 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorcan Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Harriers with total crimes: 1
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 1

COLE CLOSE, SN3 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.06-40.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.880.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12-20.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorcan Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Harriers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bullfinch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Avocet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1