THORNFORD DRIVE, SN5 7BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 7BB

THORNFORD DRIVE, SN5 7BB, Swindon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This SN5 7BB 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 7BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 7BB, encompassing approximately 2972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SN5 7BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Wood with total crimes: 5
  • Thornford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

THORNFORD DRIVE, SN5 7BB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.35-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.76-30.77%
Shoplifting93.0380.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0333.33%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.10-7.14%
Vehicle crime64.37-14.29%
Shoplifting52.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-40.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.45180.00%
Vehicle crime74.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-71.43%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.74133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Drugs10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.11100.00%
Burglary43.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson613.1250.00%
Vehicle crime62.0220.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-58.33%
Shoplifting51.68-16.67%
Burglary41.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.1320.00%
Shoplifting64.04200.00%
Public order52.0266.67%
Vehicle crime51.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-50.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.01100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.44-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Shoplifting21.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN5 7BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fox Wood
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thornford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stokesay Drive
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Frost Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pevensey Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashington Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Forum
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Affleck Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Conisborough
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Littlecote Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stonybeck Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Welton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1