Lyneham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a continuation of Lyneham's consistently low crime profile, with a total crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 69.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. As a built-up area within Wiltshire, Lyneham's rural character and relatively small population likely contribute to its subdued crime statistics. The breakdown reveals that other theft accounted for 35.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (28.6%) and violence and sexual offences (28.6%). These figures align with patterns observed in smaller, community-focused areas where property crimes and public order issues are more commonly reported. Seasonal factors in March — the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings — may influence outdoor activities, potentially increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour or theft. However, the overall low rate suggests that local initiatives, community cohesion, or the area's geographical isolation from major urban centres may play a role in maintaining safety. The UK average for other theft is 0.6 per 1,000, yet Lyneham's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 36% above this benchmark, indicating a slight anomaly in this category. This could reflect local economic activity, such as retail presence or temporary population movements, though further data would be needed to confirm. The absence of major violent crimes, with rates 74% below the UK average, reinforces the area's reputation as a low-crime environment. Overall, Lyneham's crime picture remains stable, with no significant spikes or shifts in the broader context of Wiltshire's rural landscape.

March 2023 saw a continuation of Lyneham's low-crime environment, with total crimes remaining at 14 — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents. While the overall rate is 69.7% below the UK average, specific categories show divergence: other theft (0.8 per 1,000) is 36% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting a localised trend that may be linked to retail or small business activity in the area. In contrast, anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, and violence and sexual offences (0.7 per 1,000) are 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relative safety in these categories. The balance between property and violent crimes remains skewed towards property-related offences, with other theft and anti-social behaviour accounting for 64.3% of all crimes. This mix is consistent with patterns in smaller, non-urban areas where property crimes often dominate. Residents may find it useful to note that the rate of other theft, while above the UK average, is still relatively low in absolute terms — only five incidents were recorded in March. This could be attributed to targeted policing or community awareness efforts. The absence of significant month-on-month fluctuations reinforces the stability of Lyneham's crime picture, with no sudden spikes or drops reported in the data.

In March 2023, Lyneham recorded 14 total crimes over 31 days, equating to roughly 0 crimes per day — a figure that underscores the area's exceptionally low daily crime frequency. When scaled to the local population of 6,019 residents, this translates to 1 reported crime for every 430 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which, while not explicitly provided, is implied by Lyneham's overall rate of 2.3 per 1,000 (69.7% below the UK average). The stark contrast between Lyneham's crime profile and that of larger urban centres is evident in the breakdown of offences: for instance, the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.0 per 1,000, whereas Lyneham's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 33% lower. This suggests that the area's smaller size, possibly lower population density, and community-oriented environment may contribute to fewer incidents of disruptive behaviour. The daily crime context also highlights the rarity of criminal activity in Lyneham — a resident is far less likely to experience a crime than someone in a more densely populated region. While the data does not provide a UK-specific daily crime comparison, the local figure of 0 crimes per day in March 2023 illustrates the effectiveness of local policing or the inherent safety of the built-up area's setting within Wiltshire. This low frequency, combined with the area's geographical isolation from major urban hubs, reinforces the perception of Lyneham as a secure and low-risk environment for residents.