Total Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tadpole Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 171st 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 Tadpole Lane (SN25 2DY) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tadpole Lane (SN25 2DY), the main crime hotspot is near Lalique Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chiseldon and Lawn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newlyn Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Newlyn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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