Lyneham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham’s October 2023 crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents places it 85% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 — a stark contrast to national trends. This figure reflects a built-up area within Wiltshire that has consistently maintained low crime levels, with violent crime and sexual offences accounting for 42.9% of reported incidents. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remain 81% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, the second most frequent category, was 42% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting that local infrastructure or policing may contribute to this trend. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back and darker evenings — could influence crime patterns, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. For a rural-adjacent built-up area, this data aligns with Lyneham’s character as a relatively quiet community with limited urban density. The low rate of shoplifting, at 0.2 per 1,000 (66% below the UK average), may be attributable to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. These figures, combined with the area’s population of 6,019, illustrate a crime profile that is both safe and distinct from the UK’s broader landscape.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, other crime, and shoplifting, each rising by 100% compared to the previous month. Despite these rises, Lyneham’s overall crime rate remained 85% below the UK average, with violent crime specifically 81% below the national benchmark. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 — 81% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 — suggests that local measures to deter violence may be effective. However, the increase in shoplifting, which rose to 0.2 per 1,000 (66% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000), indicates that retailers may need to reassess security strategies. The rise in vehicle crime, now 0.3 per 1,000 (42% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000), could be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween, when car usage and public gatherings increase. These changes, while notable, remain within a context of overall low crime levels.

Lyneham’s crime rate in October 2023 fell to 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a 50.2% drop from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 85% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 crimes reported over the 31-day period, reflecting a level of safety that is rare in comparable built-up areas. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 860 residents — a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Lyneham. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it indicates that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in most parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety, even as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween could have influenced crime patterns.