THE FORUM, SN5 7DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 7DQ

THE FORUM, SN5 7DQ, Swindon has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This SN5 7DQ 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 7DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 7DQ, encompassing approximately 3202 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN5 7DQ area, explore the SN5 7DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

SN5 7DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ely Close with total crimes: 2

THE FORUM, SN5 7DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.1280.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.81-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-70.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-87.50%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.2566.67%
Vehicle crime83.12100.00%
Shoplifting52.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5666.67%
Public order11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.68-53.85%
Vehicle crime41.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-57.14%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.24-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-57.14%
Public order31.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.18-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour144.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3766.67%
Public order21.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.6242.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-40.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.93110.00%
Other theft76.56133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.56-83.33%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2422.49140.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.1280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.81-40.00%
Burglary41.87300.00%
Shoplifting41.25-33.33%
Other theft31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.746.67%
Vehicle crime105.00233.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.1211.11%
Other theft63.12100.00%
Shoplifting61.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.25100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.057.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.81-16.67%
Public order41.56300.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.057.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1220.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.120.00%
Shoplifting41.56100.00%
Public order31.25-40.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-83.33%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.060.00%
Bicycle theft63.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202420
May 202415
April 20246
March 202414
February 202418
January 202421
December 202310
November 202316
October 202315
September 202314
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202310
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 202324
November 202310
October 20233
August 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ely Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silchester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Langstone Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Forum
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Thornford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Affleck Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Oakham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1