Crime in Calne South: statistics, rates and trends
149 crimes were recorded in Calne South in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calne South at a glance
- Crime trends in Calne South
- Types of crime in Calne South
- Calne South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calne South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calne South
- Demographics of Calne South
- Questions about crime in Calne South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (64), anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (12) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Calne South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 149 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,677 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Calne South of any year here (149 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 149 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 147 | 40.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 111 | 30.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 68 | 18.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 75 | 20.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 60 | 16.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 64 | 17.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 88 | 23.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 95 | 25.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calne South; the highest is Devizes North (202.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chippenham Pewsham (31.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +67% |
| Calne Rural | 186 | 33.9 | -16% |
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 356 | 57.5 | +42% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | +35% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +39% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -22% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +33% |
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +400% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Calne South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canal Close” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canal Close | 14 |
| On or near Linden Close | 13 |
| On or near South Place | 12 |
| On or near Cleverley Way | 10 |
| On or near Ebor Gardens | 8 |
| On or near A4 | 7 |
| On or near London Road | 7 |
| On or near Heather Way | 5 |
| On or near Lake View | 5 |
| On or near Riverside | 5 |
Of the 117 crimes in Calne South with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Calne South has an estimated population of 3,677 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), fewer students (2.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calne South average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Calne South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calne South a safe place to live?
Calne South recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calne South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Calne South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne South was up 1% on the year before: 149 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calne South?
About 3,677 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calne South?
Calne South 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.