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Crime in Kingsdown

Kingsdown had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

SN2, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kingsdown

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61.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common45 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 30 Apr 42 May 35 Jun 44 Jul 42 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4537%
shoplifting3226%
public order119%
anti-social behaviour108%
theft54%
burglary43%
criminal damage43%
vehicle crime32%

Kingsdown against Swindon

TypeKingsdown per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence2328.3▼ 10%
Burglary21.6–
Vehicle crime1.51.5–
Anti-social behaviour5.113.8▼ 37%
Theft and robbery5.15▼ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Abbey Meads97.6▲ 24%
Penhill92.5▲ 11%
Stratton St Margaret77.8▲ 1%
Pinehurst72.9▼ 14%
Kingsdown61.8▼ 2%
Upper Stratton60.2▼ 5%
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 Kingsdown a safe area?

Kingsdown had about 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingsdown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (45), followed by shoplifting (32) and public order (11).