Crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire): statistics, rates and trends
1,714 crimes were recorded in Chippenham (Wiltshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- Types of crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- Chippenham (Wiltshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- Population and deprivation in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- Questions about crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
- About this data
1,714 crimes were recorded in Chippenham (Wiltshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 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 741 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chippenham (Wiltshire) has the 1,169th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chippenham (Wiltshire) | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,714 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 34,925 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire) was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,326 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,714). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,714 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,730 | 49.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,752 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,082 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,326 | 66.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,080 | 59.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,176 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,259 | 64.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,961 | 56.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 167 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 138 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 138 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chippenham (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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%) and other theft (+11%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and other crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 741 | 21.2 | 0.62 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -10% |
| Public order | 121 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Other theft | 97 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -35% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -31% |
| Burglary | 40 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -43% |
| Other crime | 25 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -45% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 741 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 8 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 6 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 down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chippenham (Wiltshire) 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 down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chippenham (Wiltshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chippenham (Wiltshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 390 | 44.8 | -9% |
| Calne | 1,139 | 53.8 | +10% |
| Melksham | 1,335 | 71.9 | +47% |
| Lyneham | 109 | 18.9 | -62% |
| Malmesbury | 369 | 43.5 | -11% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | +0% |
| Devizes | 1,746 | 95.6 | +95% |
| Trowbridge | 4,041 | 94.6 | +93% |
8 areas within Chippenham (Wiltshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chippenham Lowden & Rowden had the highest rate (281.0 per 1,000) and Chippenham Pewsham the lowest (28.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | Neighbourhood | 3,370 | 947 | 281.0 |
| Chippenham Sheldon | Neighbourhood | 7,004 | 433 | 61.8 |
| Chippenham Hardens & Central | Neighbourhood | 3,974 | 228 | 57.4 |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | Neighbourhood | 5,371 | 282 | 52.5 |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | Neighbourhood | 7,041 | 354 | 50.3 |
| Chippenham Monkton | Neighbourhood | 2,547 | 104 | 40.8 |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | Neighbourhood | 3,956 | 142 | 35.9 |
| Chippenham Pewsham | Neighbourhood | 5,292 | 153 | 28.9 |
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 Chippenham (Wiltshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 36 |
| On or near Popham Court | 34 |
| On or near Westcroft | 33 |
| On or near West End Close | 33 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 32 |
| On or near Kingham Close | 26 |
| On or near Patchway | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chippenham (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 | 456 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 363 | 21.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 348 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 243 | 14.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
Chippenham (Wiltshire) has an estimated population of 34,925. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chippenham (Wiltshire) sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Chippenham (Wiltshire) a safe place to live?
Chippenham (Wiltshire) recorded 49.1 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 Chippenham (Wiltshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 741 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (363).
Is crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chippenham (Wiltshire) was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,714 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,730 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chippenham (Wiltshire)?
Chippenham (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 Chippenham (Wiltshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.