Lyneham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 marked a continuation of Lyneham’s historically low crime profile, with a rate of 1.7 crimes per 1,000 residents — 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wiltshire, home to around 6,000 residents, has consistently recorded crime rates well below national benchmarks, reflecting the character of a small, semi-rural community with limited commercial density. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 40% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences (20% each). These figures align with Lyneham’s profile as a low-density area where community cohesion and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for serious crime. Seasonal factors may have played a role: as March transitions to spring, longer evenings could have increased foot traffic in local parks and public spaces, contributing to the slight rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the overall trend remains one of stability, with no sharp spikes in any category. The area’s low property crime rate (2 incidents) further underscores its distinctiveness compared to urban centres, where theft and burglary are more common. This data suggests that Lyneham’s crime picture is shaped by its geographical and demographic characteristics — a mix of residential housing, minor retail, and proximity to natural landscapes that may limit certain types of criminal activity.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in Lyneham’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour, burglary, and public order offences each doubling compared to February. This increase — from zero to two incidents in each category — suggests a possible uptick in community tensions or transient activity during the early spring period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 20%, from five to four incidents, indicating a potential decrease in targeted aggression or improved local policing efforts. The area’s violent crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) remained 74% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap between Lyneham and national trends. Anti-social behaviour, while rising, still occurred at 0.3 per 1,000 — 74% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This suggests that while local challenges exist, broader systemic factors (such as lower population density or community engagement) continue to suppress crime. A resident would find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it signals a rare instance of property crime in an area where such incidents are typically rare. This could reflect seasonal changes, such as increased home visits by service providers or temporary housing arrangements during the transition to spring.

Lyneham’s crime rate in March 2024 (1.7 per 1,000) represents a 43.1% increase from February’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000, though it remains far below national levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population and low crime density typical of Lyneham. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 602 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to larger urban areas. When scaled to population, Lyneham’s crime profile becomes even more striking: for example, its burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, and its shoplifting rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 67% below the national average of 0.6 per 1,000. These disparities underscore the influence of local factors — such as limited retail presence, strong community policing, and the absence of high-traffic areas that might encourage theft. While the 43.1% monthly rise in crime rate may raise questions, such fluctuations are common in small populations where even a single incident can significantly alter statistics. The overall picture remains one of sustained safety, with Lyneham’s crime rates consistently aligning with its semi-rural, low-density character.