Total Crime Rate
112.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darcey Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 156th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Darcey Close (SN5 6DZ) in the last 12 months was 112.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% higher than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average (71.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 68.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darcey Close (SN5 6DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Bonner Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lydiard and Freshbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilmot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bonner Close | Under investigation |
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