Total Crime Rate
39.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boundary Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 288th 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 Boundary Close (SN2 7TG) in the last 12 months was 39.6 per 1,000 residents and was 55.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boundary Close (SN2 7TG), the main crime hotspot is near Archer Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Fuller Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Close | Under investigation |
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