Total Crime Rate
56.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Retingham Way area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst , and the 323rd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Retingham Way (SN3 4UE) in the last 12 months was 56.2 per 1,000 residents and was 37.3% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average (89.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Retingham Way (SN3 4UE), the main crime hotspot is near Sanders Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gorse Hill and Pinehurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cawte Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sanders Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barrowby Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sanders Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sanders Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windbrook Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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