Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Akenfield Close area has the 61st highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 349th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Akenfield Close (SN25 4TQ) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% 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 9 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Akenfield Close (SN25 4TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Shipley Drive. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 17 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 | — |
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