Crime Rates at Fareham Close, Swindon, SN3 2NY

Fareham Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Liden, Eldene and Park South , and the 252nd highest 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 Fareham Close (SN3 2NY) in the last 12 months was 73.3 per 1,000 residents and was 3.8% lower than the Liden, Eldene and Park South average (76.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 38.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fareham Close (SN3 2NY), the main crime hotspot is near Welcombe Avenue. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.