Crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst: statistics, rates and trends
1,050 crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- Types of crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- Gorse Hill and Pinehurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- Demographics of Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- Questions about crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (383), anti-social behaviour (200) and public order (99) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,050 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,933 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst of any year here (1,050 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,050 | 81.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,165 | 90.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,143 | 88.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,182 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,338 | 103.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,209 | 93.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,368 | 105.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,838 | 142.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,843 | 142.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and other theft (54% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 59 to 88 and public order rose from 84 to 99, while criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 64 and drugs fell from 42 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 | 29.6 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 15.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.4 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.7 | 0.8 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gorse Hill and Pinehurst; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Haydon Wick (31.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorse Hill and Pinehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | +6% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,230 | 83.3 | +3% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +162% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 683 | 62.2 | -23% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +74% |
| Haydon Wick | 310 | 31.2 | -62% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +35% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Doris Archer Court” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Doris Archer Court | 60 |
| On or near Pinehurst Road | 50 |
| On or near St Paul'S Street | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Beatrice Street | 43 |
| On or near Handel Street | 40 |
| On or near St Marys Grove | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Wilcox Close | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
Of the 850 crimes in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 281 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has an estimated population of 12,933 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gorse Hill and Pinehurst a safe place to live?
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 383 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst was down 10% on the year before: 1,050 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,165 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?
About 12,933 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.