Crime Rates at Merton Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7PY

Merton Avenue area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 250th 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 Merton Avenue (SN2 7PY) in the last 12 months was 75.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.1% 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 11 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merton Avenue (SN2 7PY), the main crime hotspot is near A4311. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.