Crime Rates at Hammond Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AE

Hammond Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blunsdon and Highworth , and the 115th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hammond Close (SN6 7AE) in the last 12 months was 146.0 per 1,000 residents and was 182.3% higher than the Blunsdon and Highworth average (51.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 65.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hammond Close (SN6 7AE), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.