Lyneham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued safety margin, though narrowed from previous months, reflects the built-up area's persistent low-crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60% of all reported incidents (9 cases). This category remains significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting that while local challenges exist, they do not reach national levels. The second and third most common offences were criminal damage and arson (13.3% of total), and anti-social behaviour (13.3%), both of which are 46% and 76% below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with October's darker evenings and Halloween activities potentially influencing crime dynamics. The low overall rate, combined with the underperformance of property crimes, indicates a focus on interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances rather than theft or burglary. This aligns with Lyneham's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Wiltshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the area's safety profile. The sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, however, signals a need for targeted interventions to address emerging local issues.

Violence and sexual offences saw an 800% month-on-month increase, rising from 1 to 9 incidents. This category now accounts for 60% of all reported crimes in October, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (44% below). Concurrently, drugs and public order offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, reflecting unusual spikes in October. The sharp rise in violent crime contrasts with the continued underperformance of property crimes, which remained at 2 incidents (13.3% of total), 46% below the UK average. These trends suggest a shift in crime dynamics, with interpersonal offences dominating over property-related incidents. For residents, the 800% increase in violence and sexual offences is a critical data point, underscoring the need for targeted community safety measures.

Lyneham's crime rate in October 2025 rose sharply to 2.5 per 1,000 residents from 0.5 per 1,000 in September, marking a 398% increase. This jump, though significant, remains 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 401 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day in Lyneham, though this masks the volatility in specific crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate has risen, the area remains safer than the UK average. This contrast highlights Lyneham's position as a low-crime built-up area within Wiltshire, where even spikes in specific categories do not reach national levels. The month's figures suggest that while local challenges exist, the broader safety profile of the area persists.