Crime in Chiseldon and Lawn: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Chiseldon and Lawn in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chiseldon and Lawn at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiseldon and Lawn
- Types of crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
- Chiseldon and Lawn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiseldon and Lawn
- Population and deprivation in Chiseldon and Lawn
- Questions about crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
- About this data
389 crimes were recorded in Chiseldon and Lawn in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chiseldon and Lawn has the 3,257th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chiseldon and Lawn | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 389 | 19,864 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,724 | 243,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chiseldon and Lawn was highest in the year to July 2024 (512 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (311). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 389 | 44.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 490 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 512 | 58.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 332 | 38.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 311 | 35.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 40.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 42.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 448 | 51.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 500 | 57.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chiseldon and Lawn 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 falls were in burglary (-73%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 7.5 | 0.49 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -4% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -21% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -73% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chiseldon and Lawn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chiseldon and Lawn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chiseldon and Lawn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chiseldon and Lawn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chiseldon and Lawn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chiseldon and Lawn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chiseldon and Lawn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chiseldon and Lawn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chiseldon and Lawn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chiseldon and Lawn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chiseldon and Lawn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chiseldon and Lawn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chiseldon and Lawn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chiseldon and Lawn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiseldon and Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,174 | 83.9 | +88% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,325 | 109.1 | +145% |
| Old Town | 967 | 83.4 | +87% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 443 | 43.7 | -2% |
| Wroughton and Wichelstowe | 529 | 55.2 | +24% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +120% |
| Eastcott | 1,650 | 138.5 | +211% |
| Central | 3,638 | 209.0 | +369% |
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 Chiseldon and Lawn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Birches | 30 |
| On or near Boyton Close | 22 |
| On or near Sheldon Street | 18 |
| On or near Brickworth Place | 17 |
| On or near Homington Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Lowry Way | 13 |
| On or near Hayman Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Wincombe Road | 11 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chiseldon and Lawn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 27.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 14.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Chiseldon and Lawn has an estimated population of 8,724. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chiseldon and Lawn sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chiseldon and Lawn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Chiseldon and Lawn a safe place to live?
Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Chiseldon and Lawn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Chiseldon and Lawn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiseldon and Lawn was down 21% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chiseldon and Lawn?
Chiseldon and Lawn 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 Chiseldon and Lawn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.