Crime Rates at Spencer Close, The Prinnels, Swindon, SN5 6NF

Spencer Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 18th 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 Spencer Close (SN5 6NF) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 90.6% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average (73.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Spencer Close (SN5 6NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wilmot Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Majestic Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.