SN5 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 5BL

SN5 5BL, Swindon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This SN5 5BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN5 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN5 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 5BL, encompassing approximately 1272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN5 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grovely Close with total crimes: 8
  • Midwinter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Park Road with total crimes: 1

SN5 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.79700.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.140.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs25.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.140.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.36100.00%
Other theft11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.07-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.43200.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.93-40.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.930.00%
Shoplifting13.930.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN5 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grovely Close
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Midwinter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Forest Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shearwood Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Morie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1