Crime Rates at Bullfinch Close, Swindon, SN3 5HP

Bullfinch Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan , and the 170th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bullfinch Close (SN3 5HP) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bullfinch Close (SN3 5HP), the main crime hotspot is near Verney Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.