Crime Rates at Bayleaf Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2RX

Bayleaf Avenue area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

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 Bayleaf Avenue (SN2 2RX) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 61.3% lower than the Priory Vale average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bayleaf Avenue (SN2 2RX), the main crime hotspot is near Lynwood Grove. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.