Crime Rates at Firethorn Close, Swindon, SN2 1FH

Firethorn Close area has the 46th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 245th highest 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 Firethorn Close (SN2 1FH) in the last 12 months was 76.0 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average (89.6 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 135.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Firethorn Close (SN2 1FH), the main crime hotspot is near Pinehurst Road. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.