Lyneham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime profile in April 2025 stands in stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents — 80.5% below the national figure of 7.7. This built-up area within Wiltshire, likely characterized by its semi-rural setting and limited urban density, continues to demonstrate crime rates that are exceptionally low by national standards. The breakdown of crimes shows a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.4% of all reported crimes. This category, while the most common, remains 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson, which saw a 100% increase from March, still sits 12% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and spring weather — may contribute to increased outdoor activity, potentially influencing the rise in property-related crimes. However, the overall low rate suggests that Lyneham's geography, with its sparse population and limited commercial hubs, plays a significant role in maintaining such a stark deviation from national trends. The absence of major retail centres or nightlife areas likely reduces opportunities for shoplifting or violence, further reinforcing the area's unique crime profile.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 0 to 3 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the area. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 44.4% of all crimes, were 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The crime mix in Lyneham skewed heavily toward property offences (57.1%) compared to the UK's typical balance of 60% property and 40% violent crimes. For residents, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson offers a specific data point to monitor. The absence of any reported vehicle crime or burglary in the first quarter of 2025 further underscores the area's distinct profile compared to more densely populated regions.

Lyneham's crime rate in April 2025 rose 29.3% compared to March's 1.2 per 1,000, reaching 1.5 per 1,000 — still 80.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This upward shift, though modest, reflects a broader trend in local crime patterns. Over 30 days, the area recorded an average of 0.3 crimes per day, a figure so low it approaches statistical insignificance for daily life. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 669 residents — a rate that, while not zero, is effectively negligible in a community of 6,019. This contrasts sharply with the UK's average of 7.7 per 1,000, where 1 in 130 residents experiences a crime monthly. The disparity highlights Lyneham's status as an outlier in national crime statistics, where rural geography, low population density, and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to its exceptionally low rates. The 1-in-669 figure, though small, provides residents with a concrete benchmark for assessing personal risk relative to national standards.