Total Crime Rate
159.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alicia Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 97th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alicia Close (SN25 1XE) in the last 12 months was 159.7 per 1,000 residents and was 196.1% higher than the Priory Vale average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 92.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alicia Close (SN25 1XE), the main crime hotspot is near Gaveller Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Priory Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ilkeston Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Damson Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Havisham Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Havisham Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzpiers Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzpiers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospero Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Figsbury Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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