Crime in Calne South: statistics, rates and trends

149 crimes were recorded in Calne South in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calne South has the 3,427th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Calne South was highest in the year to July 2026 (149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (63). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 South 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Calne South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calne South recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Calne South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calne South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Calne South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calne South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Calne South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calne South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Calne South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calne South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Calne South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calne South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Calne South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calne South recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Calne South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calne South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Calne South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calne South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Calne South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calne South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Calne South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calne South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Calne South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calne South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calne South 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 South has an estimated population of 3,677. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calne South sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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