Lyneham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 84.6% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the built-up area's distinct safety profile compared to the national context, where crime rates remain significantly higher. The breakdown of incidents revealed that violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 57.1% of total reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.3%, with burglary and other theft tied at 14.3% each. These figures align with Lyneham's character as a relatively low-density urban environment within Wiltshire, where the absence of major retail hubs or high-traffic areas may contribute to the lower incidence of property-related crimes. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to spring, extended evenings, and the change in clocks—may have influenced activity patterns, though the data does not indicate a direct correlation to the current crime trends. The dominance of violent crime over property crime suggests a unique dynamic, linked to the area's social composition or localized factors. Compared to the UK average, Lyneham's rates for violence (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (84% below) highlight a consistent divergence from national patterns, reinforcing the area's status as a relatively safe environment. However, the small sample size of seven total crimes means that fluctuations—such as the 100% increase in burglary—should be interpreted with caution, as they may reflect statistical noise rather than emerging trends.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and other theft each rising by 100% compared to February, moving from zero to one incident each. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 33.3%, rising from three to four cases. These changes, however, still place the area 74% below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour decreased by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, a trend consistent with the UK's overall 84% deficit in this category. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 57.1% of total incidents—contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of property crimes. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy. This shift highlights the need for continued vigilance in securing homes during the transition to spring, when increased outdoor activity may influence crime dynamics.

Lyneham's crime rate remained stable in March 2025, matching the same rate as February (1.2 per 1,000 residents). This consistency suggests no significant shift in local safety dynamics over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day, reflecting the low overall volume of incidents. When considering the population of 6,019 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 860 residents—a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Lyneham's safety profile is markedly different from the UK's broader crime profile, where rates are consistently higher. These figures underscore the area's unique position as a low-crime environment, even within a region like Wiltshire where rural and urban factors intersect.