Crime Rate in Liden, Eldene and Park South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South

The total recorded crimes in Liden, Eldene and Park South, Swindon, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liden, Eldene and Park South crime rate of 3.96 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 Liden, Eldene and Park South, encompassing approximately 33,626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (19.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Liden, Eldene and Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennedy Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Wardley Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Liden, Eldene and Park South?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Liden, Eldene and Park South reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,272 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Liden, Eldene and Park South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Liden, Eldene and Park South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,264 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Liden, Eldene and Park South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Liden, Eldene and Park South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Liden, Eldene and Park South has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Liden, Eldene and Park South crimes were 1,272. The crime rate of Liden, Eldene and Park South in 2024 was 37.83 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Liden, Eldene and Park South were around 1,264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.59 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)
Central318 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott145 41,373 31,579 2
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
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

Liden, Eldene and Park South 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202551
May 202533
April 202527
March 202530
February 202531
January 202545
December 202436
November 202454
October 202424

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202522
May 202532
April 202522
March 202525
February 20256
January 202516
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Liden, Eldene and Park South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Liden, Eldene and Park South postcode area is presented below.

1. Kennedy Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
3. Wardley Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hillingdon Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
5. Galsworthy Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Trinity Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Islandsmead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Royston Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Rodwell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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