Crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden: statistics, rates and trends
947 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden in the 12 months to July 2026, 281.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
- About this data
947 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden in the 12 months to July 2026, 281.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 283 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has the 87th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 947 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 281.0 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,370 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,128 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (789). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 947 | 281.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 877 | 260.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 789 | 234.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 894 | 265.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,128 | 334.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 897 | 266.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 918 | 272.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,019 | 302.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 933 | 276.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+32%) and other theft (+24%). The largest falls were in other crime (-52%) and public order (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 283 | 84.0 | 5.47 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 78.0 | 2.28 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 40.7 | 4.91 | +14% |
| Public order | 63 | 18.7 | 2.81 | -28% |
| Other theft | 52 | 15.4 | 2.41 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 14.5 | 2.14 | +9% |
| Drugs | 37 | 11.0 | 3.36 | -8% |
| Burglary | 22 | 6.5 | 1.85 | +57% |
| Other crime | 13 | 3.9 | 1.83 | -52% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.7 | 1.58 | +29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.8 | 1.32 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.5 | 1.80 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.22 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (84.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chippenham Lowden & Rowden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Lowden & Rowden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | -78% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | -80% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 142 | 35.9 | -87% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -90% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 282 | 52.5 | -81% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 354 | 50.3 | -82% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 466 | 65.5 | -77% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 159 | 36.1 | -87% |
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 Lowden & Rowden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 206 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 175 |
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Foghamshire | 61 |
| On or near Old Road | 38 |
| On or near Market Place | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near St Mary'S Place | 26 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 21 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 283 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 22.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has an estimated population of 3,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chippenham Lowden & Rowden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden a safe place to live?
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden recorded 281.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Lowden & Rowden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (263).
Is crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden was up 8% on the year before: 947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 877 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden 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 Lowden & Rowden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.