Lyneham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with property offences dominating at 50% of total incidents compared to 25% for violent crimes. The overall crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 91.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that likely reflects its character as a low-density built-up area with limited commercial activity. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (25% share), possession of weapons (25%), vehicle crime (25%), and other theft (25%), though each category showed distinct UK comparisons. Violence and sexual offences in Lyneham were 93% below the UK average, while possession of weapons was 122% above. This anomaly may be influenced by seasonal factors, as August is a peak holiday month with increased tourism and temporary population shifts. The low crime rate aligns with the area's likely quiet, community-oriented environment, though the rise in weapon possession suggests potential local-specific issues requiring further attention. Vehicle crime, though low, may be linked to the presence of holiday vehicles in residential areas, a pattern consistent with seasonal tourism trends in rural and semi-rural areas. The balance between property and violent crime in August highlights a crime picture where environmental factors and temporary population changes play a significant role in shaping local crime dynamics.

August saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, rising from 0 to 1 (+100%), and vehicle crime, also jumping from 0 to 1 (+100%). These spikes contrast with a significant drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 6 to 1 (-83.3%), and a 50% reduction in other theft cases. The property-to-violent crime balance shifted markedly, with property crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents compared to 25% for violent crimes. This shift aligns with seasonal patterns, as August's peak holiday period may have led to increased vehicle presence and temporary increases in weapon-related incidents. Possession of weapons in Lyneham was 122% above the UK average, highlighting a unique local anomaly. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures during the summer months.

Lyneham's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a 66.8% drop from July's 2.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 91.4% below the national average. Daily crime statistics show no incidents occurred on average per day in August, reflecting the low overall numbers. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,505 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,019, this means residents face a 1-in-1,505 chance of experiencing a crime monthly, a stark contrast to the UK's much higher exposure. The area's low crime density likely reflects its character as a relatively quiet, low-density built-up area within Wiltshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime.