Crime in Kington, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Kington, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kington, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Kington, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (31) and other theft (25) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kington, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 220 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.3 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,201 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kington, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (368 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (203). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 220 | 42.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 213 | 41.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 203 | 39.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 363 | 69.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 306 | 58.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 352 | 67.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 368 | 70.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 16.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 24 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kington, Wiltshire; the highest is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden (277.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kington, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | +18% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +25% |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | 214 | 53.9 | +27% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +48% |
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 934 | 277.2 | +555% |
| Chippenham Pewsham | 168 | 31.7 | -25% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -57% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Kington, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Chase Park” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Chase Park | 33 |
| On or near Sharplands | 25 |
| On or near Seagry Road | 17 |
| On or near B4122 | 9 |
| On or near Church View | 7 |
| On or near Moors Close | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Westway Close | 6 |
| On or near Whitegates | 6 |
Of the 189 crimes in Kington, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 10.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Kington, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,201 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kington, Wiltshire average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kington, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kington, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Kington, Wiltshire recorded 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Kington, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kington, Wiltshire was up 3% on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 213 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kington, Wiltshire?
About 5,201 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kington, Wiltshire?
Kington, Wiltshire 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.