Lyneham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,019, the 9 crimes recorded in Lyneham during January 2025 equate to a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—a figure that is 78.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with Lyneham’s identity as a small, built-up area within Wiltshire, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals a marked dominance of violent offences, with 8 incidents (88.9% of all reported crimes) falling into the category of violence and sexual offences. This figure is 48% below the UK average for this category, further reinforcing the area’s relative safety in this regard. The single property crime recorded—a shoplifting incident—adds an unusual dimension to the month’s statistics, as property offences typically constitute a larger share of crimes in comparable areas. Seasonal context may offer partial insight: January, with its post-holiday period and shorter days, often sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities, which could explain the lower prevalence of property crimes. However, the spike in violent incidents remains an outlier, influenced by factors such as colder weather encouraging more indoor gatherings or other local dynamics that warrant further observation.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 8 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a notable uptick in violent crime relative to the previous month. Meanwhile, shoplifting also saw a 100% rise, moving from 0 to 1 incident—a figure that, while seemingly minor, highlights the potential for even rare crimes to become focal points in a low-crime area. The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed toward violence, with 88.9% of all reported incidents falling into this category. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 48% of all crimes, meaning Lyneham’s violent crime rate is 68% below the national benchmark for this category. Residents may find the low property crime rate—just one incident for the month—particularly noteworthy, as it diverges from typical patterns in built-up areas where property offences often dominate.

In January 2025, Lyneham’s crime rate rose to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.8% increase from December’s 1.3 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall volume in a way that aligns with Lyneham’s character as a relatively quiet built-up area. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 669 residents—a statistic that, when considered against the town’s population of 6,019, highlights the rarity of incidents in this setting. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face a far higher likelihood of encountering crime, but it also reinforces the importance of localised perspectives when interpreting such figures. The population-scaled context further illustrates that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can appear significant when viewed through the lens of individual risk, though the absolute scale remains minimal for Lyneham’s residents.