Crime Rates at Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY

Benwell Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western , and the 355th 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 Benwell Close (SN5 7BY) in the last 12 months was 47.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Benwell Close (SN5 7BY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thornford Drive, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Jenni Manners Court (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.