Crime Rate in Covingham and Dorcan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Covingham and Dorcan

The total recorded crimes in Covingham and Dorcan, Swindon, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Covingham and Dorcan crime rate of 1.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Covingham and Dorcan, encompassing approximately 27,863 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Covingham and Dorcan Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tyneham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Covingham and Dorcan?

To understand the safety of Covingham and Dorcan, we need to analyze Covingham and Dorcan crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swindon:

    • In 2024, Covingham and Dorcan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swindon average, with 498 crimes compared to 1077.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Covingham and Dorcan recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

    • In 2023, Covingham and Dorcan had fewer crimes than the Swindon average, with 474 crimes compared to 1,016. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Covingham and Dorcan recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Swindon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swindon, Covingham and Dorcan has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Covingham and Dorcan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Covingham and Dorcan has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Swindon, UK

In 2024, the total Covingham and Dorcan crimes were 498. The crime rate of Covingham and Dorcan in 2024 was 17.87 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Swindon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Covingham and Dorcan were around 474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.01 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Swindon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Covingham and Dorcan)CrimesRank (Covingham and Dorcan)CrimesRank (Covingham and Dorcan)
Central325 13,636 13,033 1
Eastcott117 61,373 31,579 2
Mannington and Western102 91,381 21,349 4
Penhill and Upper Stratton139 21,333 41,317 5
Walcot and Park North135 31,251 71,372 3
Old Town133 41,207 9969 10
Liden, Eldene and Park South118 51,272 51,264 6
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst96 101,257 61,167 8
Rodbourne Cheney107 81,203 101,170 7
St Andrews112 71,240 8888 12
Lydiard and Freshbrook69 14985 111,099 9
St Margaret and South Marston83 11851 13915 11
Blunsdon and Highworth75 12966 12835 13
Priory Vale75 13703 15662 14
Wroughton and Wichelstowe49 15735 14653 15
Shaw41 18521 17479 16
Chiseldon and Lawn46 16556 16430 18
Haydon Wick42 17300 19322 20
Ridgeway36 20280 20346 19

Covingham and Dorcan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202520
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247
July 202420
June 202426
May 202431

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202521
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Covingham and Dorcan in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Covingham and Dorcan postcode area is presented below.

1. Tyneham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Partridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Osprey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Conan Doyle Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mayflower Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Covingham Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Linnetsdene (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Totterdown Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Foxbridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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