Lyneham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 87.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, particularly when compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and other theft, each accounting for 16.7% of reported crimes. These figures suggest a balanced distribution of incident types, with no single category dominating the local crime picture. The low overall rate may be influenced by Lyneham's character as a built-up area within Wiltshire, likely benefiting from its smaller population and potentially lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October and the proximity of Halloween, may have contributed to the slight upticks in criminal damage and shoplifting, though these remain minor compared to the broader decline in other categories. The area's performance in violent crime—89% below the UK average—suggests that local factors, such as community policing or demographic characteristics, may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the small number of incidents (only 6 total) means that statistical fluctuations can have a significant impact on monthly figures, requiring cautious interpretation of short-term trends.

October 2024 saw a 60% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 5 to 2 incidents compared to September, a trend consistent with the area's generally low violent crime profile. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, suggesting improved community cohesion or effective local interventions. However, two categories saw notable increases: criminal damage and arson, and shoplifting, both rising from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% jump in each category. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related vandalism or retail activity. Violence and sexual offences in Lyneham remain 89% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 84% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000, illustrating the area's consistent underperformance relative to national crime trends in these categories.

Lyneham's October 2024 crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 53.7% decrease from the previous month's 2.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the 31 days of October, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day, underscoring the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 6,019, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 1,003 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively low risk environment compared to national averages. This stability contrasts with the broader UK context, where October typically sees a seasonal uptick in crime due to shorter evenings and increased indoor activity, though Lyneham's data shows no such pattern. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a significantly lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK average, with the monthly rate remaining well below the national benchmark.