Crime Rate in Eastcott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcott

The total recorded crimes in Eastcott, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcott crime rate of 3.01 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 Eastcott, encompassing approximately 48,184 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
Eastcott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Union Row with total crimes: 8

How safe is Eastcott?

To understand the safety of Eastcott, we need to analyze Eastcott crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Eastcott reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,373 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastcott witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Eastcott experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,579 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastcott witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, Eastcott has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eastcott Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastcott has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Eastcott crimes were 1,373. The crime rate of Eastcott in 2024 was 28.49 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastcott were around 1,579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.77 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcott)CrimesRank (Eastcott)CrimesRank (Eastcott)
Central318 13,636 13,033 1
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
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst117 91,257 61,167 8
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

Eastcott 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202531
May 202517
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202519
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202545
May 202544
April 202530
March 202536
February 202543
January 202534
December 202434
November 202424
October 202443
September 202430
August 202443

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 202524
April 202516
March 202514
February 202515
January 202529
December 202416
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 202514
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

High Crime Locations Eastcott in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eastcott postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Union Row (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Prospect Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Valleyside (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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