MELFORT CLOSE, SN5 5FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 5FG

MELFORT CLOSE, SN5 5FG, Swindon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This SN5 5FG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN5 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN5 5FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 5FG, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN5 5FG area, explore the SN5 5FG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SN5 5FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grovely Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Mill with total crimes: 4
  • Midwinter Close with total crimes: 2

MELFORT CLOSE, SN5 5FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.2920.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6612.50%
Shoplifting53.33-37.50%
Other theft11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.400.00%
Shoplifting82.96700.00%
Other theft12.960.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9625.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.8133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.48300.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour32.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour32.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.18-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-40.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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 theft34.070.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grovely Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Lower Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Midwinter Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Webbs Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pepperbox Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hodds Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cob Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1