Lyneham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's August 2023 crime profile reveals a striking balance between violent and property crime, with violent offences making up 40% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically accounts for a smaller proportion of total crimes. The overall crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 79% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting Lyneham's consistently low crime environment. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (40%), anti-social behaviour (30%), and burglary (10%)—illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts and low-level disorder dominate over more serious property crimes. Seasonal context suggests that August, as a peak holiday month, may have influenced patterns: while empty homes could theoretically increase burglary risks, the actual burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect Lyneham's built-up character, where higher population density and community engagement likely contribute to lower property crime rates. The absence of major spikes in theft or vehicle crime, which are common in tourist areas, further supports the idea that Lyneham's crime dynamics are shaped by its localised context rather than seasonal influxes of visitors. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month may indicate underlying social factors, such as the impact of summer evenings on public spaces, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

August 2023 saw a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson, and a 50% decline in other theft, with both categories dropping from 2 to 1 incident. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 5 to 3 cases, indicating a shift in crime patterns during the month. The balance between property and violent crime in Lyneham tilted decisively towards violent crime, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, compared to 30% for anti-social behaviour and 10% for burglary. This 4:3 ratio between violent and property crime contrasts with typical trends observed in similar built-up areas, where property crime often dominates. Lyneham's violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a combination of community dynamics and seasonal factors that contribute to this disparity. For residents, the 40% drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible indicator of improved local conditions during the month.

Lyneham's August 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 37.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's consistently lower crime profile. On a daily basis, Lyneham recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in August, reflecting a localised statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 602 residents, a figure that contextualises the low monthly exposure to crime for individuals living in Lyneham. When scaled to the area's population of 6,019, this equates to a very low probability of encountering crime, reinforcing Lyneham's position as a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. The population context further illustrates that even with 10 reported crimes, the impact per resident remains minimal, suggesting a combination of community factors and geographical characteristics that contribute to this pattern.