Crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Hardenhuish in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Hardenhuish
- Types of crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish
- Chippenham Hardenhuish compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Hardenhuish
- Demographics of Chippenham Hardenhuish
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (67) and shoplifting (31) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,036th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chippenham Hardenhuish | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 351 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,041 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish peaked in the year to August 2024 (429 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (222). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 351 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 373 | 53.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 429 | 60.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 334 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 274 | 38.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 251 | 35.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 230 | 32.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 222 | 31.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 237 | 33.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (58% below) and shoplifting (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 21.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chippenham Hardenhuish; 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 Hardenhuish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +8% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +25% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +6% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +456% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -36% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -26% |
| Kington | 220 | 42.3 | -15% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Hardenhuish over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Maud Heath'S Causeway | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Moorlands | 19 |
| On or near Old Hardenhuish Lane | 14 |
| On or near Heathfield | 13 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 11 |
| On or near Chandlers Mews | 9 |
| On or near Barrow Green | 8 |
Of the 284 crimes in Chippenham Hardenhuish with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Chippenham Hardenhuish has an estimated population of 7,041 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Hardenhuish average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chippenham Hardenhuish | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Hardenhuish a safe place to live?
Chippenham Hardenhuish recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,036th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Hardenhuish was down 6% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Hardenhuish?
About 7,041 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Hardenhuish?
Chippenham Hardenhuish 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.