Crime in Chippenham Pewsham: statistics, rates and trends

153 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Pewsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chippenham Pewsham has the 3,786th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chippenham Pewsham was highest in the year to July 2022 (211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chippenham Pewsham 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chippenham Pewsham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 57.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chippenham Pewsham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chippenham Pewsham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chippenham Pewsham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chippenham Pewsham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chippenham Pewsham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chippenham Pewsham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chippenham Pewsham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chippenham Pewsham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chippenham Pewsham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chippenham Pewsham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chippenham Pewsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chippenham Pewsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chippenham Pewsham.

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 Pewsham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chippenham Pewsham 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.

Chippenham Pewsham has an estimated population of 5,292. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chippenham Pewsham sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Pewsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.