Crime Rates at Wilkins Close, Swindon, SN2 7XN

Wilkins Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 164th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Wilkins Close (SN2 7XN) in the last 12 months was 108.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.5% higher 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 73.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wilkins Close (SN2 7XN), the main crime hotspot is near Gay'S Place. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.