Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darius Way area has the 50th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale , and the 162nd 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 Darius Way (SN25 4XT) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% 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 4 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darius Way (SN25 4XT), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Colman Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holliday Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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