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Burglary Rates in Covingham and Dorcan

Swindon, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Covingham and Dorcan recorded 14 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 71% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

14

0.98 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

736

51.7 per 1,000 residents

71% below the UK average63% below the South West regional average

How does Covingham and Dorcan rank?

Within Swindon

17 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

10th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
296
40%
Other Crime
153
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
139
19%
Shoplifting
77
10%
Drug Offences
29
4%
Vehicle Crime
16
2%
Burglary
14
2%
Robbery
8
1%
Theft from Person
4
1%

Property mix in Covingham and Dorcan

Source: Census 2021 · 6,237 households

Detached 19%Semi-detached 41%Terraced 27%Flats 14%

The most common property type in Covingham and Dorcan is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Covingham and Dorcan homeowners

Most homes in Covingham and Dorcan are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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