Crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South: statistics, rates and trends
1,181 crimes were recorded in Liden, Eldene and Park South in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Questions about crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (519), anti-social behaviour (206) and criminal damage and arson (106) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Liden, Eldene and Park South | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,181 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,992 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,554 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,091). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,181 | 84.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,140 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,209 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,250 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,091 | 78.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,307 | 93.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,554 | 111.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,373 | 98.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,529 | 109.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (57% below) and shoplifting (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 42 to 61 and shoplifting rose from 43 to 62, while other crime fell from 32 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 243 to 206.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 519 | 37.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Liden, Eldene and Park South; 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 Liden, Eldene and Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +30% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 454 | 44.8 | -47% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -49% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | +1% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +68% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +152% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +16% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 683 | 62.2 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Liden, Eldene and Park South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Whitbourne Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Eaton Close | 39 |
| On or near Grantley Close | 36 |
| On or near Galsworthy Close | 31 |
| On or near Helston Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Axbridge Close | 28 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 28 |
| On or near Bisley Close | 27 |
Of the 975 crimes in Liden, Eldene and Park South with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 22.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Liden, Eldene and Park South has an estimated population of 13,992 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liden, Eldene and Park South average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Liden, Eldene and Park South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Liden, Eldene and Park South a safe place to live?
Liden, Eldene and Park South recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Liden, Eldene and Park South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 519 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
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: 1,181 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,140 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liden, Eldene and Park South?
About 13,992 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liden, Eldene and Park South?
Liden, Eldene and Park South 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.