Crime in Chippenham Sheldon: statistics, rates and trends
437 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Sheldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.4 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 Sheldon at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham Sheldon
- Types of crime in Chippenham Sheldon
- Chippenham Sheldon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham Sheldon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham Sheldon
- Demographics of Chippenham Sheldon
- Questions about crime in Chippenham Sheldon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chippenham Sheldon | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 437 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,004 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham Sheldon peaked in the year to August 2019 (636 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (410). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 437 | 62.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 460 | 65.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 410 | 58.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 525 | 75.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 528 | 75.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 500 | 71.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 636 | 90.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 458 | 65.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (34% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 65 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chippenham Sheldon; 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 Sheldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +344% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | -16% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -41% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | -14% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | -20% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -49% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +2% |
| Corsham Pickwick | 162 | 36.8 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chippenham Sheldon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West End Close” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West End Close | 35 |
| On or near Westcroft | 32 |
| On or near Kingham Close | 24 |
| On or near Patchway | 20 |
| On or near Marlborough Court | 17 |
| On or near Loyalty Street | 16 |
| On or near Marshfield Road | 14 |
| On or near Stockwood Road | 14 |
| On or near Unity Street | 14 |
| On or near Marshall Street | 13 |
Of the 357 crimes in Chippenham Sheldon with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Chippenham Sheldon has an estimated population of 7,004 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chippenham Sheldon average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chippenham Sheldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chippenham Sheldon a safe place to live?
Chippenham Sheldon recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Sheldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Chippenham Sheldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham Sheldon was down 5% on the year before: 437 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chippenham Sheldon?
About 7,004 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chippenham Sheldon?
Chippenham Sheldon 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.