Crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon: statistics, rates and trends
145 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (45), anti-social behaviour (25) and shoplifting (24) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 145 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,956 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon peaked in the year to August 2022 (301 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (114). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 145 | 36.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 114 | 28.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 123 | 31.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 162 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 301 | 76.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 228 | 57.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 263 | 66.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 66.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 206 | 52.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 31 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 11.4 | 34.2 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon; the highest is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden (277.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Chippenham Pewsham (31.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +70% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +44% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +656% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +47% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | +36% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -13% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +74% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Warwick Close” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warwick Close | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Ayr Close | 10 |
| On or near Weavers Close | 7 |
| On or near Cheltenham Drive | 6 |
| On or near Winchester Close | 6 |
| On or near Chester Way | 5 |
| On or near Wells Close | 5 |
| On or near Frogwell | 4 |
| On or near Sandown Drive | 4 |
Of the 120 crimes in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon has an estimated population of 3,956 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon a safe place to live?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to August 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 27% on the year before: 145 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 114 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon?
About 3,956 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon?
Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon 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.