Crime in Calne Central: statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Calne Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calne Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Calne Central
- Types of crime in Calne Central
- Calne Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calne Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calne Central
- Demographics of Calne Central
- Questions about crime in Calne Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (83) and public order (28) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calne Central | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 303 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.8 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,471 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Calne Central peaked in the year to August 2022 (491 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (284). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 303 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 303 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 284 | 63.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 385 | 86.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 491 | 109.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 84.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 354 | 79.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 367 | 82.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 411 | 91.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (30% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 24 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 28.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 28 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Calne Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Rural | 186 | 33.9 | -50% |
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 356 | 57.5 | -15% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -40% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | -19% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -53% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -17% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | -21% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Calne Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Street” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Street | 28 |
| On or near Appletree Road | 24 |
| On or near The Strand | 22 |
| On or near Forman Street | 17 |
| On or near Market Hill | 16 |
| On or near Chaveywell Court | 15 |
| On or near Savernake Drive | 15 |
| On or near The Glebe | 12 |
| On or near Oak Close | 9 |
| On or near Page Close | 8 |
Of the 220 crimes in Calne Central with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 17.7% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 9.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Calne Central has an estimated population of 4,471 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calne Central average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Calne Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calne Central a safe place to live?
Calne Central recorded 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calne Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Calne Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calne Central?
About 4,471 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calne Central?
Calne Central is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.