Crime in Calne North: statistics, rates and trends

270 crimes were recorded in Calne North in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calne North has the 2,862nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Calne North was highest in the year to July 2019 (373 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (270). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calne North 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and public order (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Calne North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calne North recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Calne North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calne North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Calne North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calne North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Calne North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calne North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Calne North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calne North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Calne North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calne North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Calne North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calne North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Calne North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calne North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Calne North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calne North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Calne North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calne North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Calne North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calne North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Calne North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calne North 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Calne North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calne North 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calne North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calne North.

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calne North 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.

Calne North has an estimated population of 5,013. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calne North sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.