Crime in Walcot and Park North: statistics, rates and trends
1,336 crimes were recorded in Walcot and Park North in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walcot and Park North
- Questions about crime in Walcot and Park North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (593), anti-social behaviour (316) and public order (89) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,010th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walcot and Park North | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,336 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.0 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,147 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walcot and Park North peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,780 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,336 | 110.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,405 | 115.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,211 | 99.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,352 | 111.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,404 | 115.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,474 | 121.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,494 | 123.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,559 | 128.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,780 | 146.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walcot and Park North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (69% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and burglary (44% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 38 to 46 and anti-social behaviour rose from 262 to 316, while shoplifting fell from 102 to 35 and burglary fell from 40 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 593 | 48.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 26.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 89 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -66% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walcot and Park North; 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 Walcot and Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | -23% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 454 | 44.8 | -59% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +93% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +29% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 683 | 62.2 | -43% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | -23% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | -26% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Walcot and Park North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sussex Place” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sussex Place | 72 |
| On or near Dudmore Road | 54 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 45 |
| On or near Cumberland Road | 39 |
| On or near Parklands Road | 35 |
| On or near Spenser Close | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Burghley Close | 33 |
| On or near Caversham Close | 33 |
| On or near Welcombe Avenue | 29 |
Of the 1,020 crimes in Walcot and Park North with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 316 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 395 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Walcot and Park North has an estimated population of 12,147 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walcot and Park North average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walcot and Park North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walcot and Park North a safe place to live?
Walcot and Park North recorded 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,010th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Walcot and Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 593 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
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: 1,336 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,405 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walcot and Park North?
About 12,147 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walcot and Park North?
Walcot and Park North 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.