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 July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorse Hill and Pinehurst crime rate of 3.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Doris Archer Court with total crimes: 12
  • Tydeman Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst)
Central318 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott145 41,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western97 101,381 21,349 4
Penhill and Upper Stratton171 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North150 31,251 71,372 3
Liden, Eldene and Park South133 61,272 51,264 6
Rodbourne Cheney135 51,203 101,170 7
St Andrews127 71,240 8888 12
Old Town123 81,207 9969 10
Lydiard and Freshbrook61 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston74 13851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth81 11966 12835 13
Priory Vale78 12703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe47 16735 14653 15
Shaw48 15521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn34 18556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan33 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick34 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway25 20280 20346 19

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 20256
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202423
September 202423
August 202435

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202552
May 202529
April 202536
March 202539
February 202537
January 202529
December 202437
November 202440
October 202444
September 202451
August 202438

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in July 2025

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

1. Doris Archer Court (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Tydeman Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
4. Hurst Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Orchid Close (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. A4311 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Pinehurst Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Limes Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. The Circle (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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