Lyneham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Lyneham, just 1.3 crimes were reported in December 2024 — a figure 81.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area’s low-risk profile, though seasonal factors may influence local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for half of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (37.5%) and other theft (12.5%). The even split between property and violent crimes suggests no clear dominance of one category, but the high proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average (which sees 2.6 per 1,000 for this category) indicates a unique local dynamic. December’s seasonal context — dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and empty homes — likely plays a role in the reported incidents. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the spike in criminal damage and arson (+200%) compared to November may reflect increased anti-social behaviour during the festive period. The area’s character as a small built-up community within Wiltshire, likely with strong local policing and community ties, may contribute to its consistently low crime rates. However, the absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas means property crimes are less common than in larger urban centres. For residents, this translates to a daily risk of encountering crime roughly 0.03 times — a figure so low it is practically negligible in everyday life.

December 2024 saw a 14.7% increase in Lyneham’s crime rate compared to November, driven by a 200% surge in criminal damage and arson cases (from 1 to 3 incidents) and a 100% rise in other theft (from 0 to 1). While the overall crime rate remains far below the UK average, the category of violence and sexual offences — at 0.7 per 1,000 — is 73% below the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may mitigate violent crime. The absence of property crimes typically associated with high-footfall areas (e.g. shoplifting) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes dominate. Residents might find the 1-in-752 monthly exposure rate (1 crime per 752 residents) particularly reassuring, though the spike in criminal damage could indicate targeted vandalism during the festive season. The even split between property and violent crimes (4 each) deviates from national trends, where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. This balance may reflect Lyneham’s small-scale nature, where interpersonal conflicts and minor property disputes are more evenly distributed.

Lyneham’s December 2024 crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 14.7% increase from November’s 1.2 per 1,000 — a modest rise in an area that typically maintains exceptionally low rates. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly one reported crime for every 752 residents, a figure so low it is practically imperceptible in daily life. When compared to the UK average, Lyneham’s rate remains 81.7% below the national benchmark, highlighting the area’s consistent safety record. Daily crime context shows an average of 0 crimes per day — a statistic that, while technically accurate, underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that a resident has a 1-in-752 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in any given month, a probability far lower than the UK average. This stark contrast is amplified by Lyneham’s small size and likely strong community networks, which may deter crime through informal social control. While the month-on-month increase raises questions, the overall trajectory remains firmly in line with Lyneham’s historical pattern of minimal criminal activity, even during the high-risk holiday season.