Crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- Questions about crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
- About this data
1,054 crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 389 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has the 1,800th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,054 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,933 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,899 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,054). Over the whole period it fell 44%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,054 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,170 | 90.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,137 | 87.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,230 | 95.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,310 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,238 | 95.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,375 | 106.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,833 | 141.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,899 | 146.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+37%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and drugs (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 30.1 | 0.88 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 15.9 | 1.03 | -8% |
| Public order | 101 | 7.8 | 1.18 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.3 | 1.29 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +11% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.2 | 0.69 | -24% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.7 | 2.07 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +27% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorse Hill and Pinehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,124 | 84.1 | +3% |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | 1,249 | 84.6 | +4% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +157% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | -24% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +70% |
| Haydon Wick | 314 | 31.6 | -61% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +34% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,130 | 90.0 | +10% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Doris Archer Court | 63 |
| On or near Pinehurst Road | 55 |
| On or near St Paul'S Street | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Beatrice Street | 38 |
| On or near Handel Street | 38 |
| On or near St Marys Grove | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Mervyn Webb Place | 30 |
| On or near Wilcox Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 26.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 255 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 14.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has an estimated population of 12,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gorse Hill and Pinehurst |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% |
Is Gorse Hill and Pinehurst a safe place to live?
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
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: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,170 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gorse Hill and Pinehurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.