Crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central: statistics, rates and trends
214 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Hardens & Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Hardens & Central
- Types of crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central
- Chippenham Hardens & Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Hardens & Central
- Demographics of Chippenham Hardens & Central
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (93), anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chippenham Hardens & Central | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 214 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,974 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central of any year here (214 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 214 | 53.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 215 | 54.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 226 | 56.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 260 | 65.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 417 | 104.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 282 | 71.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 353 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 318 | 80.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 263 | 66.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (32% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 76 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 4.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chippenham Hardens & Central; 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 Hardens & Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +415% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -41% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +16% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | -7% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | -2% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -32% |
| Kington | 220 | 42.3 | -21% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Hardens & Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Popham Court | 28 |
| On or near Royal Oak Close | 14 |
| On or near Greenway Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Parklands Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Phoenix Close | 9 |
| On or near St Mary Street | 8 |
| On or near Larkham Rise | 7 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 7 |
| On or near Fuller Close | 6 |
Of the 156 crimes in Chippenham Hardens & Central with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 19.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Chippenham Hardens & Central has an estimated population of 3,974 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Hardens & Central average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chippenham Hardens & Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Hardens & Central a safe place to live?
Chippenham Hardens & Central recorded 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Hardens & Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 214 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Hardens & Central?
About 3,974 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Hardens & Central?
Chippenham Hardens & Central 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.