Total Crime Rate
52.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Road area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 339th highest 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 1NP) in the last 12 months was 52.9 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% 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 17 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 142.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 50.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Road (SN3 1NP), the main crime hotspot is near The Oaks. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 16 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 | The Oaks | Under investigation |
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