BOSHAM CLOSE, SN5 8JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 8JW

BOSHAM CLOSE, SN5 8JW, Swindon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This SN5 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8JW, encompassing approximately 4247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN5 8JW 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

BOSHAM CLOSE, SN5 8JW 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.18-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.8840.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.06-37.50%
Burglary11.180.00%

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 offences137.06-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2414.29%
Public order41.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.470.00%
Public order23.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.30-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.5325.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.1871.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-95.45%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2212.4869.23%
Violence and sexual offences145.1827.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.3020.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1310.361200.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.0610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-37.50%
Public order41.1833.33%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences106.59-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88-40.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202413
May 202418
April 202412
March 202415
February 202415
January 202424
December 202314
November 202311
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

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

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 202322
November 202313
October 20231

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 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 8JW 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. Conisborough
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Oakham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Irston Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kendal
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1