Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thetford Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 46th 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 Thetford Way (SN25 1WJ) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 81.9% lower than the Priory Vale average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thetford Way (SN25 1WJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fitzpiers Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Priory Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzpiers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Damson Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzpiers Close | Local resolution |
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