Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 159th 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 Marlborough Road (SN3 1NJ) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average (68.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Road (SN3 1NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hayman Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chiseldon and Lawn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pryde Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Collins Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bruddel Grove | Under investigation |
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