Total Crime Rate
52.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richardson Road area has the 52nd highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 344th 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 Richardson Road (SN25 4EA) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 2.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richardson Road (SN25 4EA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Abbotsbury Way, where police recorded 142 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lady Lane (7 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 | Standen Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Abbotsbury Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Northbourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lady Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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