Total Crime Rate
45.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saxton Walk area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western , and the 330th lowest 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 Saxton Walk (SN5 5QS) in the last 12 months was 45.0 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% lower than the Mannington and Western average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saxton Walk (SN5 5QS), the main crime hotspot is near Mead Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mannington and Western| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mead Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nuffield Close | Under investigation |
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