Crime in Walcot and Park North: statistics, rates and trends
1,325 crimes were recorded in Walcot and Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walcot and Park North at a glance
- Crime trends in Walcot and Park North
- Types of crime in Walcot and Park North
- Walcot and Park North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walcot and Park North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walcot and Park North
- Population and deprivation in Walcot and Park North
- Questions about crime in Walcot and Park North
- About this data
1,325 crimes were recorded in Walcot and Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 587 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walcot and Park North has the 1,028th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walcot and Park North | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,325 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.1 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,147 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walcot and Park North was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,860 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,235). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,325 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,399 | 115.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,235 | 101.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,367 | 112.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,385 | 114.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,470 | 121.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,521 | 125.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,541 | 126.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,860 | 153.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 121 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walcot and Park North 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 587 | 48.3 | 1.41 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 314 | 25.9 | 1.69 | +21% |
| Public order | 94 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.7 | 0.98 | -16% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.6 | 0.44 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -16% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -27% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +267% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.70 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walcot and Park North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walcot and Park North recorded 587 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walcot and Park North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walcot and Park North recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walcot and Park North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walcot and Park North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walcot and Park North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walcot and Park North recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walcot and Park North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walcot and Park North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walcot and Park North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walcot and Park North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walcot and Park North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walcot and Park North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walcot and Park North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walcot and Park North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walcot and Park North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walcot and Park North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walcot and Park North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walcot and Park North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walcot and Park North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walcot and Park North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walcot and Park North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walcot and Park North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walcot and Park North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walcot and Park North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walcot and Park North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walcot and Park North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walcot and Park North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walcot and Park North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walcot and Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | -23% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -60% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +92% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +27% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | -43% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | -24% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | -25% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 389 | 44.6 | -59% |
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 Walcot and Park North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sussex Place | 77 |
| On or near Dudmore Road | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Cumberland Road | 39 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 37 |
| On or near Spenser Close | 35 |
| On or near Caversham Close | 34 |
| On or near Parklands Road | 34 |
| On or near Burghley Close | 31 |
| On or near Welcombe Avenue | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walcot and Park North 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 | 398 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 314 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Walcot and Park North has an estimated population of 12,147. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walcot and Park North sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walcot and Park North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.5% |
Is Walcot and Park North a safe place to live?
Walcot and Park North recorded 109.1 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 Walcot and Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 587 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (314).
Is crime in Walcot and Park North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walcot and Park North was down 5% on the year before: 1,325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,399 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walcot and Park North?
Walcot and Park North 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 Walcot and Park North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.