Crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd: statistics, rates and trends
356 crimes were recorded in Calne Chilvester & Abberd in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- Questions about crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (29) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calne Chilvester & Abberd | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 356 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,192 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd peaked in the year to August 2018 (570 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (338). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 356 | 57.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 338 | 54.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 362 | 58.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 372 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 427 | 69.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 373 | 60.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 457 | 73.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 474 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 570 | 92.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (50% below) and public order (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 62, while public order fell from 37 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 25.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 10.0 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calne Chilvester & Abberd; the highest is Calne Central (67.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lyneham, Wiltshire (20.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne Chilvester & Abberd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Rural | 186 | 33.9 | -41% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | -5% |
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +18% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -30% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -45% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | -6% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -64% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Calne Chilvester & Abberd over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near The Pippin | 30 |
| On or near Grierson Close | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Cop Croft | 18 |
| On or near The Knapp | 18 |
| On or near Hercules Road | 14 |
| On or near Abberd Lane | 11 |
| On or near Harrier Close | 11 |
| On or near Stokes Croft | 11 |
Of the 294 crimes in Calne Chilvester & Abberd with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 21.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Calne Chilvester & Abberd has an estimated population of 6,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calne Chilvester & Abberd average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Calne Chilvester & Abberd | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calne Chilvester & Abberd a safe place to live?
Calne Chilvester & Abberd recorded 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne Chilvester & Abberd was up 5% on the year before: 356 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 338 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calne Chilvester & Abberd?
About 6,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calne Chilvester & Abberd?
Calne Chilvester & Abberd 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.