Crime in Calne Central: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Calne Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Calne Central
- Questions about crime in Calne Central
- About this data
316 crimes were recorded in Calne Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calne Central has the 2,200th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calne Central | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 316 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.7 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,471 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calne Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (279). Over the whole period it fell 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 316 | 70.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 279 | 62.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 283 | 63.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 480 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 87.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 353 | 79.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 369 | 82.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 398 | 89.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calne Central over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+36%) and public order (+30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 28.2 | 0.82 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 19.5 | 1.27 | +36% |
| Public order | 30 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +26% |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.4 | 1.03 | +275% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +56% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.64 | -45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.92 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.54 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calne Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calne Central recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calne Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calne Central recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calne Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calne Central recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calne Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calne Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calne Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calne Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calne Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calne Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calne Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calne Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calne Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calne Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calne Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calne Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Calne Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calne Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calne Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calne Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Calne Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calne Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calne Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calne Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calne Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calne Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Rural | 185 | 33.8 | -52% |
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 339 | 54.7 | -23% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -43% |
| Calne North | 270 | 53.9 | -24% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -59% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -20% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | -19% |
| Lyneham | 143 | 20.8 | -71% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Calne Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Street | 40 |
| On or near The Strand | 24 |
| On or near Appletree Road | 19 |
| On or near Forman Street | 17 |
| On or near Market Hill | 16 |
| On or near Savernake Drive | 16 |
| On or near Chaveywell Court | 15 |
| On or near The Glebe | 15 |
| On or near Oak Close | 12 |
| On or near Woodroffe Square | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calne Central over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 87 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 14.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 13.0% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Calne Central has an estimated population of 4,471. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calne Central sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calne Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Calne Central a safe place to live?
Calne Central recorded 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Calne Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne Central was up 13% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 279 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calne Central?
Calne Central is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Calne Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.