Crime Rates at Wareham Close, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8LS

Wareham Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 261st 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 Wareham Close (SN5 8LS) in the last 12 months was 70.4 per 1,000 residents and was 3.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 50.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wareham Close (SN5 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.