Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Freeman Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
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 Freeman Crescent (SN4 9BQ) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.3% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Freeman Crescent (SN4 9BQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Freeman Crescent, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Baileys Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chiseldon and Lawn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baileys Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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