SP4 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP4 7LW

SP4 7LW, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This SP4 7LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP4 postcode area, which has experienced 164 crimes and a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP4 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP4 7LW, encompassing approximately 2739 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP4 7LW area, explore the SP4 7LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP4 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Margarets Close with total crimes: 2
  • Keel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Nevill Close with total crimes: 1

SP4 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.920.00%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-42.86%
Public order21.46100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-16.67%
Public order11.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.93125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2850.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.460.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01-20.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82300.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.65-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.49114.29%
Violence and sexual offences65.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.66-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 202315
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP4 7LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Margarets Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Keel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nevill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Romsey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harvard Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Diddledown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1