Total Crime Rate
115.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burden Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston , and the 150th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burden Close (SN3 4HE) in the last 12 months was 115.5 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 39.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -17.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 183.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burden Close (SN3 4HE), the main crime hotspot is near A420. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Frankton Gardens | Under investigation |
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