Chiseldon Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime in Chiseldon

Chiseldon, a built-up area with a population of 1,785, records an overall crime rate of 53.2 per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is notably below the national average UK crime rate of 93.4 per 1,000, establishing Chiseldon as a very safe community. The area achieves an excellent safety score of 88 out of 100, far exceeding the UK average safety score of 78. Crime trends in Chiseldon have shown a moderate increase of 14.5% year-over-year, indicating a slight upward shift in the crime landscape. This trend, within the context of a low overall rate, provides a basis for understanding the detailed crime statistics and patterns discussed in the following sections.

Crime Breakdown in Chiseldon

An analysis of crime types in Chiseldon reveals that violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent, accounting for 34 crimes, or 35.8% of the total, at a rate of 19.1 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is the second most common issue, with 17 reported incidents, making up 17.9% of all crimes at 9.5 per 1,000 people. Public order offences rank as the third highest crime type, with 11 cases, representing 11.6% of the total and a rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents.

Focusing on property-related crime, which directly impacts residents and homeowners, Chiseldon records a very low rate of 15.1 per 1,000 people per year. This category includes burglary (9 crimes), other theft (7 crimes), criminal damage and arson (7 crimes), and vehicle crime (4 crimes). This property crime rate is substantially lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000, reinforcing Chiseldon's high safety score. While these figures are very encouraging, residents are still encouraged to maintain robust home security measures, particularly given the presence of burglary and criminal damage within the top property-related offences, and the overall increasing crime trend.

Crime Trends in Chiseldon

Over the past year, Chiseldon has experienced an increasing crime trend, with a moderate year-over-year rise of 14.5%. While this indicates an upward shift, the overall crime rate remains significantly below the national average. Examining the monthly trend data provides a more granular view of these changes. The crime rate per 1,000 residents showed fluctuations, starting low at 1.7 in October 2024, dipping further to 1.1 in November, then rising sharply to 9.0 in January 2025. Rates then varied, with a peak of 8.4 in March, and further increases to 7.8 in August, before settling at 3.4 in September. This pattern suggests some volatility with notable spikes in activity during certain months. For residents, this moderate increasing trend means that while Chiseldon remains a safe area, continued vigilance and awareness of these patterns are advisable for personal and property security.

Crime Time Patterns in Chiseldon

Crime patterns in Chiseldon exhibit distinct characteristics throughout the day. During the morning hours (6am - 12pm), theft is the most significant crime type at 42%, followed by burglary at 22% and vehicle crime at 13%. The afternoon period (12pm - 6pm) sees theft remaining high at 42%, with burglary notably increasing to 35% and vehicle crime at 4%. As the day progresses into the evening (6pm - 12am), 'other' crimes become most prevalent at 36%, while burglary remains very high at 34% and vehicle crime is at 13%. Night-time hours (12am - 6am) are characterised by a significant peak in burglary at 38% and vehicle crime at 30%, with 'other' crimes at 23% and theft reducing to 8%. These temporal patterns highlight the need for enhanced property security throughout the day, particularly for burglary, and robust vehicle security overnight.

Crime in Nearby Areas

To offer a broader perspective on local safety, Chiseldon's crime statistics can be compared with its adjacent built-up areas. These include Liddington, Wanborough, Wroughton, and Ogbourne St George. Chiseldon's overall crime rate of 53.2 per 1,000 is substantially lower than the UK average, and its safety score of 88/100 is significantly higher than the national benchmark. This positions Chiseldon as one of the safest communities within the wider Swindon local authority. Examining these comparisons provides residents with valuable regional context, helping them understand how their community's safety profile compares to its immediate neighbours.

Home Security and Protection

Given Chiseldon's low property crime rate of 15.1 per 1,000 residents, it is clear that this is a very safe area. However, even in secure communities, maintaining proactive security measures is a sensible approach, especially with a moderate increasing trend. Relying on reactive security solutions, such as traditional CCTV cameras like Ring or Nest, primarily provides recordings of a burglary after it has already occurred. Similarly, many DIY systems only alert you once an intruder is already on your property, leaving you to respond to an ongoing event.

For homeowners seeking to prevent crime entirely, AI-powered systems like scOS offer a superior solution. scOS is engineered to detect and deter threats at the very boundary of your property, stopping intruders before they can gain access. With its multi-camera intelligence, scOS watches all cameras simultaneously, learning your daily routines to differentiate between family and genuine threats, drastically reducing false alarms. This proactive approach is vital, as most burglars make a decision within 60 seconds of approaching a property. By autonomously activating lights and engaging speakers, scOS destroys the element of surprise, sending a clear message that the property is professionally protected and not an easy target. Investing in such advanced security provides genuine peace of mind by actively preventing crime, rather than just recording it, which is particularly relevant in an area experiencing some upward crime trends.