Crime in Kington, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Kington, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kington, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Kington, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Kington, Wiltshire
- Kington, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kington, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kington, Wiltshire
- Population and deprivation in Kington, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Kington, Wiltshire
- About this data
219 crimes were recorded in Kington, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 85 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kington, Wiltshire has the 3,364th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kington, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 219 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,201 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kington, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (403 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (188). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 219 | 42.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 223 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 188 | 36.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 403 | 77.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 340 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 257 | 49.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 306 | 58.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 360 | 69.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 369 | 70.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kington, Wiltshire 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 anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 16.3 | 0.48 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -29% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +26% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +60% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.5 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -62% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.23 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kington, Wiltshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kington, Wiltshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kington, Wiltshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kington, Wiltshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kington, Wiltshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kington, Wiltshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kington, Wiltshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kington, Wiltshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kington, Wiltshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kington, Wiltshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kington, Wiltshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kington, Wiltshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kington, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kington, Wiltshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kington, Wiltshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kington, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kington, Wiltshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kington, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 354 | 50.3 | +19% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 282 | 52.5 | +25% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 228 | 57.4 | +36% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 433 | 61.8 | +47% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 947 | 281.0 | +567% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 153 | 28.9 | -31% |
| Brinkworth | 96 | 20.0 | -52% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 142 | 35.9 | -15% |
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 Kington, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Chase Park | 31 |
| On or near Sharplands | 20 |
| On or near Seagry Road | 18 |
| On or near B4122 | 11 |
| On or near Church View | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Moors Close | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Summer Lane | 6 |
| On or near Westway Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kington, Wiltshire 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 | 62 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 17.4% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 13.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Kington, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,201. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kington, Wiltshire sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kington, Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Kington, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Kington, Wiltshire recorded 42.1 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 Kington, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Kington, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kington, Wiltshire was down 2% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kington, Wiltshire?
Kington, Wiltshire 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 Kington, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.