SP1 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP1 2AZ

SP1 2AZ, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.74 per 1,000 population. This SP1 2AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP1 postcode area, which has experienced 250 crimes and a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP1 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP1 2AZ, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP1 2AZ area, explore the SP1 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

SP1 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minster Street with total crimes: 23
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 18
  • Chipper Lane with total crimes: 11

SP1 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour3811.72-17.39%
Public order1110.86-8.33%
Shoplifting103.1411.11%
Other theft72.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.000.00%
Burglary52.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Robbery10.86-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4638.312.22%
Violence and sexual offences4113.15-10.87%
Public order1211.7250.00%
Shoplifting93.43-18.18%
Other theft72.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.000.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.1743.75%
Anti-social behaviour4513.1545.16%
Criminal damage and arson2112.86250.00%
Shoplifting116.00-15.38%
Public order83.14-27.27%
Drugs52.290.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.45-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour319.1519.23%
Shoplifting138.8662.50%
Public order113.72-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.72400.00%
Drugs51.43-28.57%
Other theft41.4333.33%
Burglary31.140.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3935.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour2611.15-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson157.437.14%
Public order124.29140.00%
Shoplifting83.43-27.27%
Drugs72.29250.00%
Theft from the person32.00200.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other theft30.86-40.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.73-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour329.4314.29%
Criminal damage and arson149.1516.67%
Shoplifting114.00-26.67%
Other theft53.140.00%
Public order51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Drugs20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour2812.86-33.33%
Shoplifting158.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.2920.00%
Burglary73.43250.00%
Other theft52.00-28.57%
Drugs41.43300.00%
Public order41.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-57.14%
Robbery20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4237.7431.25%
Violence and sexual offences4012.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.86133.33%
Other theft72.00133.33%
Theft from the person62.00500.00%
Public order51.72-28.57%
Other crime51.43150.00%
Shoplifting51.43-16.67%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3230.3018.52%
Violence and sexual offences329.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.1533.33%
Public order73.43-22.22%
Shoplifting62.00-60.00%
Drugs31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.30-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour2711.433.85%
Shoplifting157.72-11.76%
Public order94.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.570.00%
Other theft42.57-55.56%
Burglary41.14300.00%
Drugs21.14-66.67%
Theft from the person20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4336.8816.22%
Anti-social behaviour2612.29-40.91%
Shoplifting177.4330.77%
Other theft94.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.57-10.00%
Public order92.57-18.18%
Drugs62.5750.00%
Theft from the person41.72100.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4437.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences3712.580.00%
Shoplifting1310.580.00%
Public order113.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.140.00%
Other theft42.860.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202441
July 202446
June 202432
May 202439
April 202433
March 202445
February 202440
January 202432
December 202340
November 202343
October 202337

A total of 417 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202446
July 202445
June 202431
May 202426
April 202432
March 202428
February 202442
January 202432
December 202327
November 202326
October 202344

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202421
June 20246
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP1 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Minster Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chipper Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Barnard Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Thomas Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. New Canal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Milford Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Carmelite Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Culver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winchester Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rollestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Friary Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Churchill Way South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Friar'S Orchard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Martin'S Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Payne'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Guilder Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Greyfriars Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Churchill Way East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Edmund'S Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Choristers Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1