Crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

143 crimes were recorded in Lyneham, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 20.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lyneham, Wiltshire has the 3,900th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (201 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (131). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lyneham, 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lyneham, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Lyneham, Wiltshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lyneham, Wiltshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lyneham, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lyneham, Wiltshire.

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 Lyneham, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lyneham, 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.

Lyneham, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 6,880. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lyneham, Wiltshire sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Lyneham, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.