Crime in Calne: statistics, rates and trends
1,139 crimes were recorded in Calne in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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1,139 crimes were recorded in Calne in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Calne has the 1,095th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calne | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,139 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,187 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calne was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,441 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,078). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 1,139 | 53.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,134 | 53.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,078 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,256 | 59.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,342 | 63.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,207 | 57.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,260 | 59.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,380 | 65.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,441 | 68.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calne 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 increases were in drugs (+80%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 24.3 | 0.71 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 11.1 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Public order | 90 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Other theft | 58 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +12% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +80% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -10% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -17% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calne recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calne recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calne recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calne recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calne recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calne recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Calne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calne recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calne recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calne recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calne recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calne recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Calne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Calne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calne recorded 4 reports 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Calne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham | 109 | 18.9 | -65% |
| Chippenham (Wiltshire) | 1,714 | 49.1 | -9% |
| Devizes | 1,746 | 95.6 | +78% |
| Melksham | 1,335 | 71.9 | +34% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 776 | 56.5 | +5% |
| Corsham | 390 | 44.8 | -17% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | +3% |
| Malmesbury | 369 | 43.5 | -19% |
5 areas within Calne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Calne Central had the highest rate (70.7 per 1,000) and Calne Rural the lowest (33.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calne Central | Neighbourhood | 4,471 | 316 | 70.7 |
| Calne Chilvester & Abberd | Neighbourhood | 6,192 | 339 | 54.7 |
| Calne North | Neighbourhood | 5,013 | 270 | 53.9 |
| Calne South | Neighbourhood | 3,677 | 149 | 40.5 |
| Calne Rural | Neighbourhood | 5,479 | 185 | 33.8 |
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 Calne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Mill Street | 40 |
| On or near The Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Grierson Close | 28 |
| On or near The Pippin | 25 |
| On or near The Strand | 24 |
| On or near Wood Street | 22 |
| On or near Appletree Road | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Cop Croft | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calne 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 | 321 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 20.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 15.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
Calne has an estimated population of 21,187. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calne sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Calne a safe place to live?
Calne recorded 53.8 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 Calne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Calne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calne was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,139 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,134 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calne?
Calne 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 Calne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.