Crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Calne Chilvester & Abberd in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd at a glance
- Crime trends in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- Types of crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- Calne Chilvester & Abberd compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- Population and deprivation in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- Questions about crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- About this data
339 crimes were recorded in Calne Chilvester & Abberd in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calne Chilvester & Abberd has the 2,826th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calne Chilvester & Abberd | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 339 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,192 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd was highest in the year to July 2018 (548 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (339). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 339 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 55.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 350 | 56.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 383 | 61.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 429 | 69.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 377 | 60.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 450 | 72.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 501 | 80.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 548 | 88.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 24.5 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.6 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -50% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +19% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -20% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 19 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 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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 Chilvester & Abberd
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calne Chilvester & Abberd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calne Chilvester & Abberd.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne Chilvester & Abberd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Rural | 185 | 33.8 | -38% |
| Calne North | 270 | 53.9 | -2% |
| Calne Central | 316 | 70.7 | +29% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -26% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -47% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | +5% |
| Lyneham | 143 | 20.8 | -62% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +3% |
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 Chilvester & Abberd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Grierson Close | 28 |
| On or near The Pippin | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Cop Croft | 17 |
| On or near The Knapp | 15 |
| On or near Abberd Lane | 13 |
| On or near Hercules Road | 12 |
| On or near Stokes Croft | 12 |
| On or near Harrier Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 18.6% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 16.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Calne Chilvester & Abberd has an estimated population of 6,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calne Chilvester & Abberd sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calne Chilvester & Abberd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Calne Chilvester & Abberd a safe place to live?
Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 54.7 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 Chilvester & Abberd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd was down 2% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calne Chilvester & Abberd?
Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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 Chilvester & Abberd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.