Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon: statistics, rates and trends
142 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- Types of crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- Population and deprivation in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- About this data
142 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon has the 3,600th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 142 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,956 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon was highest in the year to July 2022 (315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (111). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 142 | 35.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 111 | 28.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 129 | 32.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 164 | 41.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 315 | 79.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 216 | 54.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 270 | 68.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 258 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 205 | 51.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon 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 (+62%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 11.9 | 0.35 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.3 | 0.41 | +79% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +22% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +57% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 0.21 | +33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +50% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Theft from the person in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | +72% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 282 | 52.5 | +46% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 947 | 281.0 | +683% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | +60% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 354 | 50.3 | +40% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -19% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 466 | 65.5 | +82% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 159 | 36.1 | +1% |
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 & Hunters Moon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warwick Close | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Ayr Close | 11 |
| On or near Weavers Close | 7 |
| On or near Cheltenham Drive | 6 |
| On or near Wells Close | 6 |
| On or near Winchester Close | 5 |
| On or near Frogwell | 4 |
| On or near Sandown Drive | 4 |
| On or near Chepstow Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 31.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 33 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon has an estimated population of 3,956. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.1% |
| Social rented homes | 1.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon a safe place to live?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 35.9 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 & Hunters Moon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon was up 28% on the year before: 142 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 111 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon 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 & Hunters Moon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.