Crime Rates at Oakham Close, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8EA

Oakham Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 243rd highest 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 Oakham Close (SN5 8EA) in the last 12 months was 77.8 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% higher than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average (73.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 62.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oakham Close (SN5 8EA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 44 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Affleck Close (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.