Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston , and the 127th 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 Oxford Road (SN3 4HD) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% lower than the St Margaret and South Marston average (88.0 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 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 107.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oxford Road (SN3 4HD), the main crime hotspot is near Carver Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Margaret and South Marston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Evergreens Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Frankton Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grange Drive | — |
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