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Crime in Dorcan

Dorcan had 115 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

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

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81.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common51 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 44 Apr 45 May 35 Jun 42 Jul 38 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5144%
anti-social behaviour2219%
criminal damage1210%
public order1110%
shoplifting87%
theft54%
drugs22%
vehicle crime22%

Dorcan against Swindon

TypeDorcan per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence3628.3▼ 18%
Burglary0.71.6–
Vehicle crime1.41.5–
Anti-social behaviour15.513.8▲ 5%
Theft and robbery4.25▼ 50%

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%
Badbury Park76.3▲ 9%
Nythe60▼ 13%
Liden53.90%
Covingham51.6▲ 4%
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 Dorcan a safe area?

Dorcan had about 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dorcan?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (51), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage (12).