DEXTER CLOSE, SN5 5SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 5SR

DEXTER CLOSE, SN5 5SR, Swindon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This SN5 5SR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN5 postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN5 5SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 5SR, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SN5 5SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walter Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pilgrim Close with total crimes: 4
  • Frampton Close with total crimes: 1

DEXTER CLOSE, SN5 5SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52100.00%
Shoplifting32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.8750.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.57300.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Public order20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1850.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-71.43%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.26133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.22-25.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0450.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Walter Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pilgrim Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Frampton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tewkesbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Clydesdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1