COVINGHAM SQUARE, SN3 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 5AA

COVINGHAM SQUARE, SN3 5AA, Swindon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.25 per 1,000 population. This SN3 5AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN3 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN3 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 5AA, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN3 5AA area, explore the SN3 5AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

SN3 5AA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Tyneham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hamworthy Road with total crimes: 1

COVINGHAM SQUARE, SN3 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.22200.00%
Shoplifting41.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.18-12.50%
Shoplifting51.97-16.67%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.34-33.33%
Shoplifting62.2520.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.87200.00%
Shoplifting53.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.3440.00%
Vehicle crime61.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52.53-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-62.50%
Public order10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6260.00%
Shoplifting72.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5025.00%
Shoplifting51.41150.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Tyneham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hamworthy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Yellowhammer Close
    Total1
    Other theft1