Crime Rates at St James Close, Swindon, SN2 7ST

St James Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 224th 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 St James Close (SN2 7ST) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 64.1% 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St James Close (SN2 7ST), the main crime hotspot is near Pewsham Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.