Lyneham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Lyneham's crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 38.5% of reported incidents and marking a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. With an overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000, Lyneham remains 73.8% below the national average of 8.4, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. This built-up area within Wiltshire experiences a unique mix of offences, with anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and public order issues (23.1%) contributing significantly to the monthly total. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and tourism activity—likely influences these patterns, as festivals and outdoor events may increase opportunities for disorderly conduct. While property crimes (7.7%) remain minimal, the focus on violent and public order incidents suggests a need to consider local dynamics such as community engagement during summer months. The area's low crime rate, despite the rise in specific categories, illustrates the effectiveness of local policing or the character of Lyneham as a relatively tranquil, low-density built-up area. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences, though still far below UK levels, may warrant closer attention to ensure this trend does not accelerate.

July 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 5 incidents. This category, which constitutes 38.5% of total crimes, remains 72% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Public order offences also surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 3 cases, a category that is 22% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix highlights a move towards violent and disorderly incidents, contrasting with the previous month's focus on anti-social behaviour (23.1% of total crimes). For residents, the rise in public order offences may signal increased activity during summer festivals or events from the data. The low volume of property crimes (7.7% of total) further reinforces Lyneham's distinct profile compared to areas with higher burglary or theft rates.

Lyneham's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 62.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.3 per 1,000. This shift, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a notable uptick in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 463 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day in July, illustrating the sparse distribution of incidents across the 31-day period. When compared to the UK average, Lyneham's overall rate remains 73.8% below the national figure of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile, even as local patterns shift. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly reduced risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, though the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.