Crime in Chineham: statistics, rates and trends

486 crimes were recorded in Chineham in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chineham has the 3,176th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chineham was highest in the year to July 2018 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (409). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Chineham 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 shoplifting (-38%) and public order (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chineham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chineham recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chineham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chineham recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chineham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chineham recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chineham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chineham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chineham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chineham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chineham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chineham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chineham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chineham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chineham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chineham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chineham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chineham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chineham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chineham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chineham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chineham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chineham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chineham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chineham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chineham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chineham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chineham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Chineham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chineham 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.

Chineham has an estimated population of 10,476. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chineham sits in decile 9.6, 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 Chineham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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