Total Crime Rate
64.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dunley Close area has the 46th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 289th highest 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 Dunley Close (SN25 2BL) in the last 12 months was 64.7 per 1,000 residents and was 20.0% higher than the Priory Vale average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (β 49.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dunley Close (SN25 2BL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Delft Crescent, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Isambard Way (12 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Spode Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Isambard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redhouse Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Delft Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Delft Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Muirfield | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Millgrove Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rysy Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tuscan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Frankel Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Estella Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Frankel Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barcote Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Frankel Avenue | Under investigation |
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