Lyneham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Lyneham in May 2023 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a total crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—81.2% below the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wiltshire is characterized by an overwhelming predominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 77.8% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (7 cases) far outstripped property crimes (1 case), a pattern consistent with areas where social interactions and outdoor activity increase during the spring season. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely contributes to the elevated number of violent incidents, as seen in similar rural-urban interfaces where social drinking and public gatherings are more common. The rate of violence in Lyneham is 57% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime is present, it remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also fell well below UK averages, with the latter category showing a dramatic 100% increase from April despite its still-low overall count. These figures illustrate a community where violent crime, rather than property crime, dominates the monthly tally, a dynamic that may be influenced by local demographics and seasonal rhythms.

May 2023 saw a 75% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 7 incidents. This category alone accounts for 77.8% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (57% lower). Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 100%, with one incident reported compared to zero in April. The property crime category, at just 1 incident, remains exceptionally low, contributing only 11.1% of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose marginally, though it remains 85% below the UK average. For residents, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in May suggests a need for community-focused safety measures, particularly during the extended evenings typical of this time of year.

Lyneham's crime rate in May 2023 (1.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a marked increase from the previous month's rate of 0.8 per 1,000, reflecting an 80.7% rise. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 reported crimes over the 31 days of May, illustrating a low baseline of criminal activity. When considering the population-scaled perspective, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 669 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to both national averages and the prior month. This monthly exposure figure highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, though the upward trend from April warrants attention to local factors influencing this change.