Crime Rates at Derwent Drive, Swindon, SN2 7NL

Derwent Drive area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 328th 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 Derwent Drive (SN2 7NL) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average (90.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derwent Drive (SN2 7NL), the main crime hotspot is near Sanders Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.