Crime in Covingham and Dorcan: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Covingham and Dorcan in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Covingham and Dorcan
- Questions about crime in Covingham and Dorcan
- About this data
443 crimes were recorded in Covingham and Dorcan in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Covingham and Dorcan has the 3,304th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Covingham and Dorcan | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 443 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,131 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Covingham and Dorcan was highest in the year to July 2018 (739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (439). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 | 443 | 43.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 459 | 45.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 512 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 439 | 43.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 460 | 45.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 647 | 63.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 618 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 663 | 65.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 739 | 72.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Covingham and Dorcan 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-24%) and shoplifting (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 19.3 | 0.57 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.4 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -24% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -17% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +25% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -74% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Covingham and Dorcan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Covingham and Dorcan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Covingham and Dorcan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Covingham and Dorcan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Covingham and Dorcan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Covingham and Dorcan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Covingham and Dorcan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Covingham and Dorcan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Covingham and Dorcan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Covingham and Dorcan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Covingham and Dorcan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Covingham and Dorcan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Covingham and Dorcan
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Possession of weapons in Covingham and Dorcan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Covingham and Dorcan recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Covingham and Dorcan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Covingham and Dorcan.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Covingham and Dorcan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | +92% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +149% |
| St Margaret and South Marston | 678 | 61.7 | +41% |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | 389 | 44.6 | +2% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +124% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +378% |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | 1,054 | 81.5 | +86% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +217% |
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 Covingham and Dorcan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grundys | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Tyneham Road | 26 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 23 |
| On or near Verney Close | 20 |
| On or near Northfield Way | 13 |
| On or near Otter Row | 12 |
| On or near Mackenzie Close | 11 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 11 |
| On or near Capitol Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Covingham and Dorcan 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 | 121 | 27.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 19.2% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 14.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Covingham and Dorcan has an estimated population of 10,131. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Covingham and Dorcan sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Covingham and Dorcan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Covingham and Dorcan a safe place to live?
Covingham and Dorcan recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Covingham and Dorcan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Covingham and Dorcan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Covingham and Dorcan was down 3% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 459 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Covingham and Dorcan?
Covingham and Dorcan 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 Covingham and Dorcan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.