SP1 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP1 2LA

SP1 2LA, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.58 per 1,000 population. This SP1 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP1 2LA, encompassing approximately 590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP1 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bower Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Farley Road with total crimes: 4

SP1 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting935.5880.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.780.00%
Vehicle crime35.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.72-54.55%
Other theft28.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.390.00%
Other crime13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1128.8083.33%
Violence and sexual offences218.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Burglary13.390.00%
Public order11.690.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting622.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.160.00%
Other theft15.08-50.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Public order11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting420.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.780.00%
Other theft26.78100.00%
Public order13.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting832.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour413.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.7850.00%
Other crime15.080.00%
Other theft11.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1452.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour323.72200.00%
Other theft35.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.390.00%
Public order23.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.390.00%
Burglary13.390.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1128.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1138.96120.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.64300.00%
Burglary36.780.00%
Public order25.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Other theft13.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.33-66.67%
Other theft48.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1542.351400.00%
Public order325.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Other theft23.39-33.33%
Drugs13.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft320.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Public order23.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Vehicle crime13.390.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 202414
February 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bower Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bourne Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Milford Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shady Bower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1