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Crime in Covingham

Covingham had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

SN3, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Covingham

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51.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 34 Apr 32 May 40 Jun 40 Jul 30 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Covingham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3835%
anti-social behaviour1917%
theft109%
shoplifting109%
drugs98%
criminal damage76%
public order55%
other crime44%

Covingham against Swindon

TypeCovingham per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence17.828.3▼ 31%
Burglary0.91.6–
Vehicle crime1.41.5–
Anti-social behaviour8.913.80%
Theft and robbery5.65–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Park North105.6▲ 3%
Eldene84.4▼ 5%
Dorcan81.2▼ 14%
Nythe60▼ 13%
Covingham51.6▲ 4%
Coleview48.5▲ 6%
Lower Stratton36.6▲ 22%
See every Swindon area ranked on the crime in Swindon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Covingham a safe area?

Covingham had about 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Covingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and theft (10).