Lyneham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2023, Lyneham’s crime rate stood at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 88.9% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate translates to a daily risk profile where, on average, fewer than one crime occurs across the built-up area’s 6,019 residents. The most prevalent crime category was property-related offences, which accounted for 60% of the total 5 reported crimes. These included three instances of other theft, reflecting the area’s likely mix of residential and commercial properties. Violent crimes, while minimal at just one report, were 92% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes over the festive period may have influenced patterns, though the overall scarcity of incidents suggests strong community resilience or effective local deterrence measures. The breakdown also revealed a unique spike in bicycle theft, which was 233% above the UK average for that category, potentially linked to the area’s proximity to cycling routes or winter storage habits. While the low crime rate offers reassurance, the specific vulnerability of bicycles highlights targeted risks that residents might consider mitigating through improved security measures.

December 2023 saw a marked decrease in violent crime, with reports falling by 83.3% compared to November (from 6 to 1). This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, where reduced social activity and longer evenings may contribute to lower incidence of violent incidents. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, marking a sharp increase from zero to one report. This anomaly could reflect isolated incidents rather than a trend, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. The area’s bicycle theft rate stood at 0.2 per 1,000, a stark 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy might be attributed to Lyneham’s local infrastructure, such as commuter cycling routes or seasonal storage practices. Public order offences also dropped by 50% compared to November, linked to reduced public gatherings during the festive season. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime profiles, even within a generally low-risk area. Residents might find the bicycle theft statistic particularly useful, prompting consideration of additional theft prevention strategies for personal property.

Lyneham’s December 2023 crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 represents a 58.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, with a daily crime count of roughly zero incidents across 31 days. On a monthly basis, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 1,204 residents, illustrating a remarkably low level of exposure compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Lyneham’s residents face significantly lower risks than the UK average, with violent crime being 92% below the national figure and property-related offences similarly subdued. However, the area’s bicycle theft rate, while low in absolute terms, remains high relative to the UK average. This contrast highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns or infrastructure improvements to address specific vulnerabilities. The comparison also reveals that Lyneham’s crime profile is shaped by its unique characteristics—possibly a mix of rural tranquility and limited urban density—that differ from larger cities or more densely populated regions. For residents, these statistics offer both reassurance and a reminder that even low-crime areas can have niche risk factors requiring attention.