Crime in Chippenham Pewsham: statistics, rates and trends
168 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Pewsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chippenham Pewsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Pewsham
- Types of crime in Chippenham Pewsham
- Chippenham Pewsham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Pewsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Pewsham
- Demographics of Chippenham Pewsham
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Pewsham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (98), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (11) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chippenham Pewsham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 168 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,292 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Pewsham peaked in the year to August 2022 (219 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (155). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 168 | 31.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 33.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 165 | 31.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 177 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 219 | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 158 | 29.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 188 | 35.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 155 | 29.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 172 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chippenham Pewsham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham Pewsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +70% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +773% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +97% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | +57% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | +15% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +66% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +101% |
| Corsham Without | 292 | 50.6 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Pewsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castlehaven Close” and “Lysley Close” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castlehaven Close | 13 |
| On or near Lysley Close | 13 |
| On or near Bradbury Close | 11 |
| On or near Harford Close | 10 |
| On or near The Turnpike | 10 |
| On or near Ray Close | 8 |
| On or near Daniell Drive | 7 |
| On or near Legate Close | 7 |
| On or near Colborne Close | 6 |
| On or near Forest Lane | 5 |
Of the 143 crimes in Chippenham Pewsham with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 22.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 19.6% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Chippenham Pewsham has an estimated population of 5,292 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Pewsham average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chippenham Pewsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Pewsham a safe place to live?
Chippenham Pewsham recorded 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Pewsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Chippenham Pewsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Pewsham was down 5% on the year before: 168 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Pewsham?
About 5,292 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Pewsham?
Chippenham Pewsham 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.