Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads: statistics, rates and trends
282 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
- About this data
282 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 112 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads has the 2,921st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 282 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,371 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads was highest in the year to July 2019 (458 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (282). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 282 | 52.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 310 | 57.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 405 | 75.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 428 | 79.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 73.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 431 | 80.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 458 | 85.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 445 | 82.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads 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 violence and sexual offences (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and public order (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 20.9 | 0.61 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 12.3 | 0.80 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -50% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -30% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -17% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +40% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -77% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | +18% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 142 | 35.9 | -32% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 947 | 281.0 | +435% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 354 | 50.3 | -4% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | +9% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -45% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 466 | 65.5 | +25% |
| By Brook | 148 | 28.5 | -46% |
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 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Middlefield Road | 19 |
| On or near Lamberts | 16 |
| On or near Lower Field | 16 |
| On or near Argyle Drive | 15 |
| On or near Cornfields | 14 |
| On or near Greenfields Close | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Trinity Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hardenhuish Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 23.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads has an estimated population of 5,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads a safe place to live?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads was down 7% on the year before: 282 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.