Crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South: statistics, rates and trends
1,174 crimes were recorded in Liden, Eldene and Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South at a glance
- Crime trends in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Types of crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Liden, Eldene and Park South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Population and deprivation in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Questions about crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- About this data
1,174 crimes were recorded in Liden, Eldene and Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 537 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Liden, Eldene and Park South has the 1,702nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liden, Eldene and Park South | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,174 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.9 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,992 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,083). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,174 | 83.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,127 | 80.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,227 | 87.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,250 | 89.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,083 | 77.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,354 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,533 | 109.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,380 | 98.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,551 | 110.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liden, Eldene and Park South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+30%) and shoplifting (+23%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-26%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 537 | 38.4 | 1.12 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 14.6 | 0.95 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.3 | 1.07 | +7% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -3% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.1 | 0.42 | +12% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.9 | 0.91 | -10% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.04 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.66 | -50% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.48 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 537 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 45.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liden, Eldene and Park South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Liden, Eldene and Park South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liden, Eldene and Park South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liden, Eldene and Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +30% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -48% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 389 | 44.6 | -47% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | -1% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +65% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +149% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +17% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | -26% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Liden, Eldene and Park South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Whitbourne Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Grantley Close | 41 |
| On or near Eaton Close | 35 |
| On or near Galsworthy Close | 32 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 32 |
| On or near Bisley Close | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Royston Road | 29 |
| On or near Axbridge Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liden, Eldene and Park South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 229 | 19.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 18.5% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 17.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Liden, Eldene and Park South has an estimated population of 13,992. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liden, Eldene and Park South sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liden, Eldene and Park South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.4% |
Is Liden, Eldene and Park South a safe place to live?
Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 537 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South was up 4% on the year before: 1,174 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,127 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liden, Eldene and Park South?
Liden, Eldene and Park South is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Liden, Eldene and Park South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.