Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads: statistics, rates and trends
283 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- Types of crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- Demographics of Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (67) and other theft (20) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,918th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 283 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,371 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads of any year here (283 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 283 | 52.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 287 | 53.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 326 | 60.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 389 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 415 | 77.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 418 | 77.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 76.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 82.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 474 | 88.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (42% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 80 to 112 and anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 67, while other theft fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads; the highest is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden (277.2 per 1,000) and the lowest By Brook (27.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +18% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -30% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +426% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | -5% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +2% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -40% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +21% |
| By Brook | 145 | 27.9 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Middlefield Road | 19 |
| On or near Argyle Drive | 16 |
| On or near Lamberts | 16 |
| On or near Lower Field | 16 |
| On or near Cornfields | 13 |
| On or near Greenfields Close | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Trinity Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hardenhuish Lane | 9 |
Of the 216 crimes in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads has an estimated population of 5,371 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads a safe place to live?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,918th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads was down 1% on the year before: 283 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads?
About 5,371 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads 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.