Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thames Avenue area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thames Avenue (SN25 3QE) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thames Avenue (SN25 3QE), the main crime hotspot is near Green Valley Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Lyme Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lyme Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Catherine Wayte Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harbour Meadow | — |
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