Crime Rates at Longleaze, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8AT

Longleaze area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Royal Wootton Bassett East , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

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 Longleaze (SN4 8AT) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% lower than the Royal Wootton Bassett East average (30.7 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 -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longleaze (SN4 8AT), the main crime hotspot is near Shepherds Breach. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.