Crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden in the 12 months to August 2026, 277.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- Types of crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- Chippenham Lowden & Rowden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- Demographics of Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (281), violence and sexual offences (277) and shoplifting (122) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 93rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 934 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 277.2 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,370 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,106 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (780). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 934 | 277.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 920 | 273.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 780 | 231.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 889 | 263.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,106 | 328.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 902 | 267.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 899 | 266.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,041 | 308.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 944 | 280.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (5.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.3 times the national rate) and public order (2.9 times the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 39 to 54 and anti-social behaviour rose from 229 to 281, while drugs fell from 44 to 31 and public order fell from 92 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 83.4 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 82.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 36.2 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Public order | 65 | 19.3 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 54 | 16.0 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 13.6 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Drugs | 31 | 9.2 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Burglary | 17 | 5.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Lowden & Rowden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | -77% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | -81% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -87% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -89% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | -81% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | -82% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | -77% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | -87% |
The 10 locations below account for 78% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (208).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 208 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 171 |
| On or near Parking Area | 113 |
| On or near Foghamshire | 56 |
| On or near Old Road | 41 |
| On or near Market Place | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near St Mary'S Place | 27 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 20 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
Of the 653 crimes in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 281 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has an estimated population of 3,370 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and fewer children (15%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Lowden & Rowden average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden a safe place to live?
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 277.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 93rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (277).
Is crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden was up 2% on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 920 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?
About 3,370 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden 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.