Crime in Lyneham: statistics, rates and trends
114 crimes were recorded in Lyneham in the 12 months to August 2026, 19.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (55), other theft (12), anti-social behaviour (9) and shoplifting (9) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,390th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lyneham | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 114 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 19.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,777 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lyneham peaked in the year to August 2021 (169 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (96). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 114 | 19.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 96 | 16.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 108 | 18.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 99 | 17.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 124 | 21.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 169 | 29.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 135 | 23.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 150 | 26.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 152 | 26.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (72% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 9.5 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Lyneham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lyneham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 805 | 58.6 | +197% |
| Calne | 1,148 | 54.2 | +175% |
| Chippenham (Wiltshire) | 1,727 | 49.4 | +151% |
| Malmesbury | 375 | 44.2 | +124% |
| Wroughton | 510 | 53.2 | +170% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 16,632 | 87.1 | +342% |
| Broad Blunsdon | 358 | 46.9 | +138% |
| Cricklade | 261 | 49.6 | +152% |
Lyneham is the one area listed within Lyneham, with 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham | Neighbourhood | 6,880 | 144 | 20.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Lyneham 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 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 |
| On or near Calne Road | 4 |
| On or near The Green | 4 |
Of the 105 crimes in Lyneham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Lyneham has an estimated population of 5,777 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lyneham average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lyneham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lyneham a safe place to live?
Lyneham recorded 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,390th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lyneham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (12).
Is crime in Lyneham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lyneham was up 19% on the year before: 114 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 96 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lyneham?
About 5,777 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lyneham?
Lyneham 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.