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Crime in Gorse Hill

Gorse Hill had 363 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

SN2, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gorse Hill

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83.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common136 in 3 months

Month by month

134 Mar 130 Apr 94 May 95 Jun 138 Jul 130 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gorse Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13637%
anti-social behaviour5214%
shoplifting4011%
public order267%
criminal damage226%
vehicle crime206%
theft154%
burglary123%

Gorse Hill against Swindon

TypeGorse Hill per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence31.228.3▲ 6%
Burglary2.81.6▲ 20%
Vehicle crime4.61.5▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour11.913.8▼ 17%
Theft and robbery7.15▼ 9%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastcott201.4▲ 4%
Swindon134.8▼ 3%
Walcot103.1▼ 20%
Ferndale84.4▼ 9%
Gorse Hill83.4▲ 1%
Pinehurst72.9▼ 14%
Upper Stratton60.2▼ 5%
See every Swindon area ranked on the crime in Swindon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Gorse Hill a safe area?

Gorse Hill had about 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gorse Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (136), followed by anti-social behaviour (52) and shoplifting (40).