WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

Crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, Swindon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, localized within Swindon.

Total Crimes

87
trending_down -22.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

75.7per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

14,016

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Anti-social Behaviour18
Public Order10
Vehicle Crime7
Shoplifting7
Burglary6
Other Theft4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Bicycle Theft2
Theft from Person1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near St Marys Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Pinehurst Road Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Doris Archer Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
5
On or near Mervyn Webb Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near A4311 Map
Burglary: 3Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Laburnum Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near St Paul'S Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Beatrice Street Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Local Rank

#14safest in Swindon

City Average

80.81per 1k

Local Policing

Pinehurst

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Local Priorities

Improving Visibility and Community Reassurance

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

We are significantly increasing our presence in the area to ensure the community feels safe and supported. This includes more targeted foot patrols, regular engagement events, and high visibility policing in key locations identified by local residents.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Tackling Speeding and Dangerous Driving

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

Speed enforcement remains a top priority. We are intensifying our efforts to address dangerous and inconsiderate driving, focusing on hotspot roads where speeding has been repeatedly reported. Our aim is to reduce risk, prevent collisions, and keep our roads safe for all.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour & Drug-Related Activity

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

We are taking firm action on persistent ASB and suspected drug activity. This includes proactive patrols, intelligence-led operations, and close partnership work with local agencies to disrupt criminal behaviour, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and restore peace within the community.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

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9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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