LESLIE CLOSE, SN5 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 8QT

LESLIE CLOSE, SN5 8QT, Swindon has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This SN5 8QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN5 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN5 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8QT, encompassing approximately 4580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SN5 8QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holinshed Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Crawford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sudeley Way with total crimes: 3

LESLIE CLOSE, SN5 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.337.69%
Violence and sexual offences83.06-20.00%
Public order21.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.8644.44%
Violence and sexual offences102.84-50.00%
Public order62.1820.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9581.82%
Anti-social behaviour94.3712.50%
Public order51.96400.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.68-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.4033.33%
Other crime21.750.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.99-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.89-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour63.0650.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8972.73%
Anti-social behaviour44.1533.33%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3310.00%
Public order72.40250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences104.80-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-62.50%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5138.46%
Criminal damage and arson83.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-50.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.400.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202420
June 202411
May 202413
April 202414
March 202419
February 202411
January 202410
December 202318
November 202313

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holinshed Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Crawford Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sudeley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Uxbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Winstanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kimbolton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Leslie Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Bloomsbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Godolphin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Paulet Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Yarmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winwick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1