BENTHAM CLOSE, SN5 7FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 7FS

BENTHAM CLOSE, SN5 7FS, Swindon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This SN5 7FS 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 7FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 7FS, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SN5 7FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Wood with total crimes: 6
  • Dixon Way with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

BENTHAM CLOSE, SN5 7FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.69200.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 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 offences67.82-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.51266.67%
Vehicle crime45.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.65200.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.86100.00%
Burglary32.0950.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.210.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour79.9175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.13100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.210.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20237
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fox Wood
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Dixon Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kirktonhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Langstone Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thornford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cleasby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Feather Wood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1