Crime Rates at Hillcrest Close, Swindon, SN1 4LX

Hillcrest Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central , and the 3rd 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 Hillcrest Close (SN1 4LX) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 98.5% lower than the Central average (217.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hillcrest Close (SN1 4LX), the main crime hotspot is near Curie Avenue. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.