FRESHBROOK WAY, SN5 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 8LN

FRESHBROOK WAY, SN5 8LN, Swindon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This SN5 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8LN, encompassing approximately 4561 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN5 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crawford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cottington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bloomsbury Close with total crimes: 3

FRESHBROOK WAY, SN5 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-37.50%
Burglary11.100.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences105.26-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour82.1914.29%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4538.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.148.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.950.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2375.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime209.2181.82%
Violence and sexual offences124.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63-25.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3087.50%
Vehicle crime113.291000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.410.00%
Public order61.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour61.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2126.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.17140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Public order31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences156.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.29-54.55%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.290.00%
Public order52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 202418
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 202421
December 202312
November 202315
October 20238
September 202319
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 202320
November 202311
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Crawford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Cottington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bloomsbury Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Selby Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tintagel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowton Heath Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Freshbrook Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ripple Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cowdrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1