Crime in Covingham and Dorcan: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Covingham and Dorcan in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Covingham and Dorcan at a glance
- Crime trends in Covingham and Dorcan
- Types of crime in Covingham and Dorcan
- Covingham and Dorcan compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Covingham and Dorcan
- What happened after crimes were reported in Covingham and Dorcan
- Demographics of Covingham and Dorcan
- Questions about crime in Covingham and Dorcan
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (198), anti-social behaviour (66) and shoplifting (58) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,254th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Covingham and Dorcan | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 454 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,131 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Covingham and Dorcan peaked in the year to August 2018 (716 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (448). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 454 | 44.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 454 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 497 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 448 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 45.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 629 | 62.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 611 | 60.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 667 | 65.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 716 | 70.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (69% below) and criminal damage and arson (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 171 to 198.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 19.5 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Covingham and Dorcan; 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 Covingham and Dorcan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | +88% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +145% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 683 | 62.2 | +39% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 379 | 43.4 | -3% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +119% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +374% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,050 | 81.2 | +81% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +216% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Covingham and Dorcan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grundys” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grundys | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 25 |
| On or near Tyneham Road | 24 |
| On or near Verney Close | 19 |
| On or near Mackenzie Close | 13 |
| On or near Northfield Way | 13 |
| On or near Otter Row | 12 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 11 |
| On or near Nyland Road | 9 |
Of the 388 crimes in Covingham and Dorcan with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Covingham and Dorcan has an estimated population of 10,131 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Covingham and Dorcan average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Covingham and Dorcan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Covingham and Dorcan a safe place to live?
Covingham and Dorcan recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,254th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Covingham and Dorcan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Covingham and Dorcan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Covingham and Dorcan was almost unchanged on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Covingham and Dorcan?
About 10,131 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Covingham and Dorcan?
Covingham and Dorcan 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.