Lyneham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham’s December 2025 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents places it 74.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. This low rate translates to an everyday risk where, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 547 residents—a figure that contextualises the area’s safety in practical terms. The crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.1%) and criminal damage (9.1%). This concentration of violent crime may reflect Lyneham’s character as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where community dynamics and seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings could contribute to increased interpersonal tensions. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local initiatives, community cohesion, or geographic factors that mitigate crime. The low property crime rate—only 2 incidents in total—further underscores Lyneham’s distinct profile compared to areas where theft and burglary are more prevalent. Seasonal context, including the holiday period’s impact on social interactions and home security, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain difficult to quantify without further data. The area’s low crime rate, paired with a high proportion of violent offences, highlights the need for targeted approaches to address specific risks while maintaining the broader safety that defines Lyneham.

December 2025 saw a 60% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 8 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related tensions or increased social gatherings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, potentially linked to quieter community dynamics during the festive period. Violence and sexual offences in Lyneham remained 49% below the UK average (1.3 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 78% below the national rate (0.2 vs 0.9 per 1,000). These disparities highlight Lyneham’s unique crime profile, where violent incidents, though rising, remain significantly lower than national benchmarks. A resident might find the 72.7% share of violent crimes notable, as it suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts or domestic issues within the area.

Lyneham’s crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 21.5% compared to November 2025, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 547 residents—a figure that contextualises the low frequency of crime in a localised way. Daily crime data shows an average of 0 crimes per day across Lyneham’s 31-day December period, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. When scaled to population size, the monthly exposure of 1-in-547 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This contrast with the UK average highlights Lyneham’s distinct position as a low-crime built-up area within Wiltshire, where the combination of community engagement and seasonal factors may contribute to sustained reductions in crime. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that even minor fluctuations in reported incidents have minimal impact on individual risk levels, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile.