Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nightwood Copse area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shaw , and the 161st 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 Nightwood Copse (SN5 5DD) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% lower than the Shaw average (38.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 250.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nightwood Copse (SN5 5DD), the main crime hotspot is near Botley Copse. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shaw| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Botley Copse | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Letterage Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Wood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chase Wood | Under investigation |
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