Lyneham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes dominated Lyneham's July 2025 crime picture, accounting for 50% of the 12 total incidents reported. This stark contrast to property crimes, which represented just 16.7% of the total, underscores the area's unique crime profile. At 2.0 per 1,000 residents, Lyneham's overall crime rate is 76.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that aligns with the area's character as a built-up rural locality within Wiltshire. The dominance of violent offences—specifically 6 incidents of violence and sexual offences—reflects patterns often seen in small communities where interpersonal conflicts may escalate during peak summer periods. July's seasonal context, marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased outdoor activity, likely contributes to the heightened visibility of violent crimes, though the low overall rate suggests effective community policing or social cohesion. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 3.0 per 1,000, yet Lyneham's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 remains significantly lower, a trend consistent with the area's sparse population density and limited urban infrastructure. Other theft and anti-social behaviour, while present, remain far below national averages, reinforcing the notion that Lyneham's crime dynamics are shaped by its geographic isolation and smaller-scale social networks.

July 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in three categories: anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and theft from the person—each rising by 100% from the previous month. This surge in specific offences highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes maintaining a dominant share (50%) of total incidents despite a notable reduction in property crimes. Lyneham's violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 67% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, illustrating a stark divergence from national trends. Residents may find the absence of property crime increases particularly noteworthy, as theft from the person remains the sole property-related offence in the breakdown. The UK average for theft from the person is 0.1 per 1,000, yet Lyneham's rate of 0.2 per 1,000 falls within a narrow range, suggesting local factors may influence this category differently.

Lyneham's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 139.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.8 per 1,000. This shift suggests a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the overall figure remains exceptionally low compared to national averages. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 502 residents—a statistic that translates to a monthly exposure rate far below the UK's typical patterns. Daily crime context shows an average of 0 crimes per day in Lyneham, reflecting the area's generally low-crime environment despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, even with the increase, the likelihood of an individual experiencing crime remains minimal. This contrast between local and national trends underscores the unique characteristics of Lyneham's built-up area within Wiltshire, where community dynamics and geographic factors likely contribute to the persistent gap between local and UK-wide crime statistics.