Total Crime Rate
30.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft Road area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croft Road (SN1 4DN) in the last 12 months was 30.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.0% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -91.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Road (SN1 4DN), the main crime hotspot is near Hesketh Crescent. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chiseldon and Lawn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Quarry Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | St Margaret'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Margaret'S Road | — |
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