BULLFINCH CLOSE, SN3 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 5LJ

BULLFINCH CLOSE, SN3 5LJ, Swindon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This SN3 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN3 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osprey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Verney Close with total crimes: 1
  • Murdock Road with total crimes: 1

BULLFINCH CLOSE, SN3 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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 offences57.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 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 offences37.2150.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Drugs21.310.00%

In February 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 offences32.620.00%
Public order11.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In December 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 behaviour33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

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 offences47.210.00%
Other theft22.620.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Osprey Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Verney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Murdock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Firecrest View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bowleymead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1