Total Crime Rate
63.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodrow Road area has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Melksham Forest , and the 469th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodrow Road (SN12 7AX) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 19.7% lower than the Melksham Forest average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodrow Road (SN12 7AX), the main crime hotspot is near Lincoln Green. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Melksham Forest| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Friars | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Andrew'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowmans Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crescent Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lincoln Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Methuen Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Littlejohn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Littlejohn Avenue | Under investigation |
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