SP2 7RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP2 7RA

SP2 7RA, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.14 per 1,000 population. This SP2 7RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP2 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP2 7RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP2 7RA, encompassing approximately 1852 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP2 7RA area, explore the SP2 7RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

SP2 7RA 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

SP2 7RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3256.14-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences2517.27-21.88%
Public order1313.49116.67%
Shoplifting127.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft53.24150.00%
Other theft32.70-66.67%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4261.0031.25%
Violence and sexual offences3222.6739.13%
Other theft917.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.86-20.00%
Shoplifting84.32-50.00%
Public order64.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3259.38-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences2317.27-17.86%
Shoplifting1612.42-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson108.64150.00%
Public order95.40-25.00%
Other theft54.8666.67%
Burglary32.700.00%
Theft from the person31.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.62200.00%
Other crime21.62-33.33%
Drugs21.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3461.00-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences2818.35-12.50%
Shoplifting1715.1188.89%
Public order129.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.48-63.64%
Theft from the person32.160.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Drugs31.62-40.00%
Other crime31.62200.00%
Other theft31.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3565.3145.83%
Violence and sexual offences3218.8939.13%
Criminal damage and arson1117.2722.22%
Public order105.9425.00%
Shoplifting95.40-30.77%
Other theft64.8650.00%
Drugs53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime42.70300.00%
Theft from the person32.1650.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2447.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences2312.96-14.81%
Shoplifting1312.42-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.020.00%
Public order84.86-20.00%
Other theft44.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.160.00%
Theft from the person21.08-33.33%
Drugs11.08-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2762.083.85%
Anti-social behaviour1814.57-43.75%
Shoplifting189.72260.00%
Public order109.7266.67%
Burglary95.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime74.86250.00%
Other theft63.78-14.29%
Theft from the person33.24-25.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3256.683.23%
Violence and sexual offences2617.27-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson1214.0350.00%
Other theft76.4840.00%
Public order63.78-25.00%
Other crime53.240.00%
Shoplifting52.70-44.44%
Theft from the person42.7033.33%
Burglary32.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3154.5224.00%
Violence and sexual offences2916.73-9.38%
Shoplifting915.65-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson84.86-27.27%
Public order84.32-38.46%
Other theft54.32400.00%
Theft from the person32.7050.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3259.92-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour2517.2719.05%
Shoplifting1913.490.00%
Public order1310.2644.44%
Criminal damage and arson117.0257.14%
Burglary35.9450.00%
Bicycle theft21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Theft from the person21.08-33.33%
Drugs11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3357.7632.00%
Anti-social behaviour2117.81-36.36%
Shoplifting1911.34-13.64%
Public order910.26-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.860.00%
Other theft53.780.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Theft from the person31.62200.00%
Burglary21.62-50.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3364.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences2517.810.00%
Shoplifting2213.490.00%
Public order1411.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.560.00%
Other theft53.780.00%
Bicycle theft52.700.00%
Burglary42.700.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 202423
June 202428
May 202432
April 202423
March 202427
February 202426
January 202429
December 202332
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202442
July 202432
June 202434
May 202435
April 202424
March 202418
February 202432
January 202431
December 202325
November 202321
October 202333

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202416
June 202417
May 20249
April 202413
March 202418
February 20245
January 20249
December 202319
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 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 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP2 7RA 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. St Thomas Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. New Canal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Windsor Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rollestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Spire View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Belle Vue Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Castle Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. South Western Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Meadow Road (South)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sidney Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kivel Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Mill Stream Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Cranebridge Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Choristers Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1