Crime in Calne Rural: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Calne Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calne Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Calne Rural
- Types of crime in Calne Rural
- Calne Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calne Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calne Rural
- Demographics of Calne Rural
- Questions about crime in Calne Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (80), criminal damage and arson (27) and anti-social behaviour (24) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Calne Rural | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,479 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Calne Rural peaked in the year to August 2025 (195 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (129). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 33.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 195 | 35.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 30.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 161 | 29.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 129 | 23.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 130 | 23.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 140 | 25.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 169 | 30.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 194 | 35.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 14.6 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calne Rural; 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 Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 356 | 57.5 | +69% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | +62% |
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +100% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | +19% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -6% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +59% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +66% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Calne Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “James Avenue” and “Monument View” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near James Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Monument View | 13 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Kerry Close | 7 |
| On or near Moggs Lane | 7 |
| On or near Petty Lane | 7 |
| On or near Cherhill Way | 6 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
| On or near Spreckley Road | 6 |
Of the 162 crimes in Calne Rural with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 26.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Calne Rural has an estimated population of 5,479 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calne Rural average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Calne Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calne Rural a safe place to live?
Calne Rural recorded 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calne Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Calne Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne Rural was down 5% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 195 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calne Rural?
About 5,479 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calne Rural?
Calne Rural 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.