Total Crime Rate
25.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pearl Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shaw , and the 182nd 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 Pearl Road (SN5 5TD) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pearl Road (SN5 5TD), the main crime hotspot is near Walter Close. Police recorded 19 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Walter Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pilton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pilton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Majestic Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Walter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilmot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rye Close | Under investigation |
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