Crime in Eastcott: statistics, rates and trends
1,687 crimes were recorded in Eastcott in the 12 months to August 2026, 141.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (493), anti-social behaviour (315) and shoplifting (282) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 517th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Eastcott | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,687 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.6 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,911 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastcott peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,700 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,234). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,687 | 141.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,393 | 117.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,327 | 111.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,644 | 138.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,450 | 121.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,234 | 103.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,449 | 121.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,516 | 127.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,700 | 142.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 157 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 156 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastcott recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (23% below). On the year before, public order rose from 102 to 159 and burglary rose from 31 to 47, while bicycle theft fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 41.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 315 | 26.4 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 282 | 23.7 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Public order | 159 | 13.3 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +43% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastcott; the highest is Central, Swindon (212.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiseldon and Lawn (43.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastcott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +50% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | -40% |
| Mannington and Western | 1,124 | 89.5 | -37% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | -22% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | -43% |
| Rodbourne Cheney | 1,151 | 86.1 | -39% |
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | -40% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Eastcott over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (459).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 459 |
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Nightclub | 67 |
| On or near Albert Street | 56 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 42 |
| On or near Union Row | 39 |
| On or near Beckhampton Street | 36 |
| On or near Southampton Street | 35 |
| On or near Cannon Street | 34 |
Of the 1,372 crimes in Eastcott with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 315 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 456 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 346 | 25.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 127 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Eastcott has an estimated population of 11,911 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastcott average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eastcott | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastcott a safe place to live?
Eastcott recorded 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 517th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Eastcott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (315).
Is crime in Eastcott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastcott was up 21% on the year before: 1,687 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,393 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastcott?
About 11,911 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastcott?
Eastcott is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.