WOOTTON BASSETT ROAD, SN5 8WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN5 8WF

WOOTTON BASSETT ROAD, SN5 8WF, Swindon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.89 per 1,000 population. This SN5 8WF 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 8WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN5 8WF, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SN5 8WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Markenfield with total crimes: 9
  • Saltash Road with total crimes: 8
  • Redbridge Close with total crimes: 1

WOOTTON BASSETT ROAD, SN5 8WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour37.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Bicycle theft12.810.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.570.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.5855.56%
Violence and sexual offences413.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.75-75.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.750.00%
Public order13.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.14-40.00%
Possession of weapons25.630.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.9525.00%
Public order39.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.81-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.95-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson29.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.07-41.67%
Vehicle crime26.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.6471.43%
Bicycle theft511.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.88100.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-33.33%
Other theft21.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.950.00%
Bicycle theft34.690.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Possession of weapons12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Markenfield
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Saltash Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Redbridge Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1