Crime in Chiseldon and Lawn: statistics, rates and trends
379 crimes were recorded in Chiseldon and Lawn in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chiseldon and Lawn
- Questions about crime in Chiseldon and Lawn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chiseldon and Lawn | Swindon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 379 | 19,935 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.4 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,724 | 243,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chiseldon and Lawn peaked in the year to August 2024 (519 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (300). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 379 | 43.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 484 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 519 | 59.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 354 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 300 | 34.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 41.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 368 | 42.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 423 | 48.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 508 | 58.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 31 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 99 to 59 and public order fell from 42 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 16.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chiseldon and Lawn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiseldon and Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | 1,181 | 84.4 | +94% |
| Walcot and Park North | 1,336 | 110.0 | +153% |
| Old Town | 984 | 84.9 | +95% |
| Covingham and Dorcan | 454 | 44.8 | +3% |
| Wroughton and Wichelstowe | 510 | 53.2 | +22% |
| Ridgeway | 351 | 98.0 | +126% |
| Eastcott | 1,687 | 141.6 | +226% |
| Central | 3,698 | 212.5 | +389% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chiseldon and Lawn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Birches” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Birches | 30 |
| On or near Boyton Close | 24 |
| On or near Sheldon Street | 19 |
| On or near Homington Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Lowry Way | 17 |
| On or near Hayman Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Brickworth Place | 13 |
| On or near Wincombe Road | 11 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 10 |
Of the 320 crimes in Chiseldon and Lawn with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 20.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Chiseldon and Lawn has an estimated population of 8,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiseldon and Lawn average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chiseldon and Lawn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiseldon and Lawn a safe place to live?
Chiseldon and Lawn recorded 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chiseldon and Lawn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Chiseldon and Lawn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiseldon and Lawn was down 22% on the year before: 379 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 484 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiseldon and Lawn?
About 8,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiseldon and Lawn?
Chiseldon and Lawn 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.