Crime Rates at Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PD

Gainsborough Way area has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 312th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Gainsborough Way (SN5 8PD) in the last 12 months was 58.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% lower 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 35.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gainsborough Way (SN5 8PD), the main crime hotspot is near Cottington Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.