Crime Rate in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

The total recorded crimes in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorse Hill and Pinehurst crime rate of 3.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, encompassing approximately 31,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hurst Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • St Marys Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

To understand the safety of Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, we need to analyze Gorse Hill and Pinehurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,257 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,167 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Gorse Hill and Pinehurst crimes were 1,257. The crime rate of Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in 2024 was 40.37 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst were around 1,167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.48 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)
Central325 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott117 61,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western102 91,381 21,349 4
Penhill and Upper Stratton139 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North135 31,251 71,372 3
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
Liden, Eldene and Park South118 51,272 51,264 6
Rodbourne Cheney107 81,203 101,170 7
St Andrews112 71,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook69 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston83 11851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth75 12966 12835 13
Priory Vale75 13703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe49 15735 14653 15
Shaw41 18521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn46 16556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan40 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 20256
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202423
September 202423
August 202435
July 202442
June 202454
May 202422

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202536
March 202539
February 202537
January 202529
December 202437
November 202440
October 202444
September 202451
August 202438
July 202442
June 202480
May 202435

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202418

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Hurst Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Marys Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
3. Beatrice Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Mervyn Webb Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. May Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Doris Archer Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Jutland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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