Crime in Calne North: statistics, rates and trends
275 crimes were recorded in Calne North in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calne North at a glance
- Crime trends in Calne North
- Types of crime in Calne North
- Calne North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calne North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calne North
- Demographics of Calne North
- Questions about crime in Calne North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), anti-social behaviour (42) and public order (20) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calne North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 275 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,013 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Calne North of any year here (275 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 275 | 54.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 296 | 59.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 288 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 319 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 353 | 70.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 68.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 343 | 68.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 359 | 71.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 360 | 71.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (45% below) and public order (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 34 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 8.4 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 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.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calne North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 356 | 57.5 | +5% |
| Calne Rural | 186 | 33.9 | -38% |
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +24% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -26% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -42% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -62% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | -2% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Calne North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Gardens” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Wood Street | 24 |
| On or near Bremhill View | 15 |
| On or near Campion Close | 15 |
| On or near Dunnet Close | 15 |
| On or near Redman Road | 12 |
| On or near King Edward Close | 11 |
| On or near Bluebell Grove | 9 |
| On or near Lansdowne Close | 8 |
| On or near Dixon Way | 7 |
Of the 233 crimes in Calne North with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 15.5% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Calne North has an estimated population of 5,013 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), a younger population (14%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calne North average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Calne North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calne North a safe place to live?
Calne North recorded 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calne North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Calne North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne North was down 7% on the year before: 275 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calne North?
About 5,013 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calne North?
Calne North 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.