Crime Rates at Shenton Close, Swindon, SN3 4NG

Shenton Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston , and the 238th 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 Shenton Close (SN3 4NG) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% 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 Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -90.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shenton Close (SN3 4NG), the main crime hotspot is near Parkside. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.