SN5 8LQ, 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 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8.12 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.81 | -37.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 1.56 | -70.59% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 12.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.31 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.50 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.56 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.56 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 11.56 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.31 | -65.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 13.43 | 53.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 6.25 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.12 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 11.56 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.69 | 116.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.06 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 8.75 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.00 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.62 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 11.24 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 6.25 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.56 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.31 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 18.12 | 162.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 6.56 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.12 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.56 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.25 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.25 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.94 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 16.24 | 44.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.06 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.81 | 700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.50 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.87 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.56 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 10.00 | -35.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.81 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.50 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 14.37 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.37 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.44 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.87 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.25 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.94 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In August 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 10.00 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.50 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.87 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | -80.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 13.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 2 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN5 8LQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |