WESTMINSTER ROAD, SN5 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 8JF

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SN5 8JF, Swindon has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This SN5 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8JF, encompassing approximately 3982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN5 8JF area, explore the SN5 8JF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SN5 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Castle with total crimes: 3
  • Bloomsbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bosham Close with total crimes: 2

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SN5 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0114.29%
Possession of weapons22.01100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.52-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.01-12.50%
Burglary11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.54-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.01600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0477.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.0228.57%
Public order42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.26600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.77-6.67%
Public order23.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 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 offences158.04-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5453.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2213.5657.14%
Violence and sexual offences155.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.77100.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1410.55600.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.52-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.03-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.76-22.22%
Public order31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202413
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 202415
January 202423
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202322
November 202314
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN5 8JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Castle
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bloomsbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bosham Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stokesay Drive
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gainsborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Freshbrook Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beaumaris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bellver
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Pevensey Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grosmont Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ashington Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Forum
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Affleck Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Conisborough
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Oakham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Irston Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kendal
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1