Crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in Lyneham, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 20.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Lyneham, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire
- Lyneham, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lyneham, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Lyneham, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (66), anti-social behaviour (20) and other theft (14) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lyneham, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 144 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 20.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,880 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (201 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (123). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 144 | 20.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 123 | 17.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 138 | 20.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 131 | 19.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 149 | 21.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 29.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 162 | 23.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 199 | 28.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 196 | 28.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and violence and sexual offences (72% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 9.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lyneham, Wiltshire; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lyneham, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +166% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +241% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | +162% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -13% |
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | 356 | 57.5 | +175% |
| Calne Rural | 186 | 33.9 | +62% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | +41% |
| Calne Central | 303 | 67.8 | +224% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Lyneham, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church End Close” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church End Close | 28 |
| On or near Harrow Grove | 12 |
| On or near Primrose Hill | 7 |
| On or near Withy Bed | 7 |
| On or near Bakers Field | 6 |
| On or near Webbs Court | 6 |
| On or near Hales Close | 5 |
| On or near Lancaster Square | 5 |
| On or near Lime Close | 5 |
| On or near St Josephs Way | 5 |
Of the 124 crimes in Lyneham, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
Lyneham, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 6,880 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lyneham, Wiltshire average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lyneham, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lyneham, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire was up 17% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 123 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lyneham, Wiltshire?
About 6,880 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lyneham, Wiltshire?
Lyneham, 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.