Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Grove area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 131st 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 Sycamore Grove (SN2 1SE) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average (89.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (β 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Grove (SN2 1SE), 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.
View Crime In Gorse Hill and Pinehurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Menham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Wilcox Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Circle | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cadley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sycamore Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cadley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cadley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tulip Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawthorn Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Firethorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Circle | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wilcox Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Laburnum Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinehurst Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pinehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pinehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hurst Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mendip Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mendip Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Circle | β |
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