Crime in Lyneham: statistics, rates and trends
109 crimes were recorded in Lyneham in the 12 months to July 2026, 18.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lyneham at a glance
- Crime trends in Lyneham
- Types of crime in Lyneham
- Lyneham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lyneham
- Streets with the most crime in Lyneham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lyneham
- Population and deprivation in Lyneham
- Questions about crime in Lyneham
- About this data
109 crimes were recorded in Lyneham in the 12 months to July 2026, 18.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lyneham has the 1,408th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lyneham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 109 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 18.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,777 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lyneham was highest in the year to July 2021 (169 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (99). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 109 | 18.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 101 | 17.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 109 | 18.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 99 | 17.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 127 | 22.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 169 | 29.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 134 | 23.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 153 | 26.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 150 | 26.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lyneham 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 9.0 | 0.26 | +4% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.6 | 0.10 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +125% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -22% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.0 | 0.16 | +500% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lyneham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lyneham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lyneham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lyneham recorded 13 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 30% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lyneham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lyneham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lyneham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lyneham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lyneham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lyneham recorded 7 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 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lyneham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lyneham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lyneham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lyneham recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lyneham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lyneham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lyneham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lyneham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lyneham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lyneham 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 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lyneham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lyneham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lyneham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lyneham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lyneham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lyneham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lyneham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 776 | 56.5 | +199% |
| Calne | 1,139 | 53.8 | +185% |
| Chippenham (Wiltshire) | 1,714 | 49.1 | +160% |
| Malmesbury | 369 | 43.5 | +131% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | +192% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,566 | 86.8 | +360% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 365 | 47.8 | +153% |
| Cricklade | 251 | 47.7 | +153% |
1 areas within Lyneham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lyneham had the highest rate (20.8 per 1,000) and Lyneham the lowest (20.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham | Neighbourhood | 6,880 | 143 | 20.8 |
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 Lyneham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church End Close | 26 |
| On or near Harrow Grove | 12 |
| 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 Bakers Field | 5 |
| On or near St Josephs Way | 5 |
| On or near Trenchard Road | 5 |
| On or near Calne Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lyneham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 38.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 30 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 9 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% |
Lyneham has an estimated population of 5,777. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lyneham sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lyneham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 37.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Lyneham a safe place to live?
Lyneham recorded 18.9 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 Lyneham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (13).
Is crime in Lyneham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lyneham was up 8% on the year before: 109 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 101 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lyneham?
Lyneham 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 Lyneham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.