Total Crime Rate
85.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sleaford Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 212th 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 Sleaford Close (SN5 6JU) in the last 12 months was 85.7 per 1,000 residents and was 20.2% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 53.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sleaford Close (SN5 6JU), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Walter Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bonner Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilmot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Walter Close | Under investigation |
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