Crime Rate in Walcot and Park North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walcot and Park North

The total recorded crimes in Walcot and Park North, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walcot and Park North crime rate of 4.17 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 Walcot and Park North, encompassing approximately 32,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Walcot and Park North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Place with total crimes: 10
  • Burghley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Dudley Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Walcot and Park North?

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

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Walcot and Park North reported a higher crime volume than the Swindon average, with 1,251 crimes compared to 1,077. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walcot and Park North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Walcot and Park North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swindon average, with 1,372 crimes compared to 1,016. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walcot and Park North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walcot and Park North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walcot and Park North has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Walcot and Park North crimes were 1,251. The crime rate of Walcot and Park North in 2024 was 38.60 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walcot and Park North were around 1,372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.33 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walcot and Park North)CrimesRank (Walcot and Park North)CrimesRank (Walcot and Park North)
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
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
Liden, Eldene and Park South118 51,272 51,264 6
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

Walcot and Park North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202551
March 202554
February 202553
January 202542
December 202439
November 202437
October 202446
September 202438
August 202445
July 202448
June 202468
May 202447

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 202517
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202526
March 202520
February 202526
January 202515
December 202411
November 202418
October 202421
September 202425
August 202418
July 202422
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20252
February 202517
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202519
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Walcot and Park North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walcot and Park North postcode area is presented below.

1. Sussex Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Burghley Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Dudley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Albany Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Yeovil Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Merrivale Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cumberland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Langford Grove (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
10. Radclyffe Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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