Crime Rates at Kennet Avenue, Swindon, SN25 3LQ

Kennet Avenue area has the 56th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 186th 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 Kennet Avenue (SN25 3LQ) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -90.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kennet Avenue (SN25 3LQ), the main crime hotspot is near Pinetree Rise. Police recorded 65 crimes here, including 50 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.