Total Crime Rate
8.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wirral Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 37th 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 Wirral Way (SN25 4WD) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.9% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wirral Way (SN25 4WD), the main crime hotspot is near Lady Lane. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other theft | Wirral Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Meynell Close | Under investigation |
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