Crime Rates at Leslie Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QT

Leslie Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook , and the 257th 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 Leslie Close (SN5 8QT) in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 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 crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leslie Close (SN5 8QT), the main crime hotspot is near Winstanley Close. Police recorded 76 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.