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 May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liden, Eldene and Park South crime rate of 3.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Liden, Eldene and Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Helston Road with total crimes: 13
  • Royston Road with total crimes: 8
  • Colston Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Liden, Eldene and Park South has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)CrimesRank (Liden, Eldene and Park South)
Central325 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott117 61,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western102 91,381 21,349 4
Penhill and Upper Stratton139 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North135 31,251 71,372 3
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst96 101,257 61,167 8
Rodbourne Cheney107 81,203 101,170 7
St Andrews112 71,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook69 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston83 11851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth75 12966 12835 13
Priory Vale75 13703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe49 15735 14653 15
Shaw41 18521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn46 16556 16430 18
Covingham and Dorcan40 19498 18474 17
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Liden, Eldene and Park South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20245
July 202412
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202522
March 202525
February 20256
January 202516
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 202423
July 202425
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202527
March 202530
February 202531
January 202545
December 202436
November 202454
October 202424
September 202433
August 202434
July 202446
June 202470
May 202435

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

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

1. Helston Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
2. Royston Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Colston Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stubsmead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Whitbourne Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Knowsley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
9. Bembridge Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Verwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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