Total Crime Rate
201.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
89.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Mill Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn , and the 66th 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 Mill Lane (SN6 7SA) in the last 12 months was 201.9 per 1,000 residents and was 197.4% higher than the Chiseldon and Lawn average (67.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 89.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Lane (SN6 7SA), the main crime hotspot is near Trenchard Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hossil Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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