Park South vs Swindon Town Centre

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Park South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police

      Park South vs Swindon Town Centre Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Park South
      Wiltshire Police
      575 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park South
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      575
      1,903
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↑20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park South
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑26%
      532 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↓4%
      426 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑19%
      65 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      24 ↑9%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      30 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑22%
      73 ↓6%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      67 ↑34%
      Public Order
      42 ↑17%
      199 ↑21%
      Robbery
      3 ↓50%
      18 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓11%
      323 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      32 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      41 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      24 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      49 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Park South is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park South safer than Swindon Town Centre?

      Park South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 575 crimes in the last 12 months. Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. Park South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Park South vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Park South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swindon Town Centre shows +20.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Park South and Swindon Town Centre?

      In Park South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Swindon Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Park South and Swindon Town Centre?

      Park South recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swindon Town Centre recorded 426. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Park South vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Park South totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Swindon Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Park South and Swindon Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Park South recorded 524 crimes (now 575, a change of +9.7%). Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,903, +20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park South and Swindon Town Centre?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Park South has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Swindon Town Centre has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park South and Swindon Town Centre?

      Park South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Swindon Town Centre is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Park South and Swindon Town Centre?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Park South or Swindon Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Park South and Swindon Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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