Lyneham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lyneham's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 93.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area's exceptionally low crime profile, which has persisted despite the seasonal transition into autumn. The breakdown of offences revealed a near-equal distribution between property crimes (other theft, criminal damage and arson) and violent crime (violence and sexual offences), with each category contributing 33.3% to the total. All three recorded crime types were significantly below their respective UK averages: other theft was 60% below the national rate, violence and sexual offences were 92% below, and criminal damage and arson were 62% below. The low volume of incidents aligns with Lyneham's character as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where the relatively sparse population and suburban layout likely contribute to the reduced opportunities for crime. September's seasonal context—marking the start of the academic year and the gradual reduction in daylight hours—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remained exceptionally low. The absence of any significant rise in violent crime, despite the usual influx of students and freshers, further reinforces the area's safety record. This data suggests that Lyneham's crime picture is shaped by its geographical and demographic characteristics, with limited commercial activity and a dispersed residential pattern potentially reducing the frequency of incidents.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, the only crime category with a month-on-month rise. This jump from 0 to 1 incident highlights an unusual spike in property-related offences, though the absolute number remains extremely low given Lyneham's population. The overall crime mix remained dominated by property crimes (66.7% of total incidents), with violent crime accounting for the remaining 33.3%. Both other theft and violence and sexual offences were recorded at rates 60% and 92% below their respective UK averages, respectively. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, which may partly explain the slight dip in the overall crime rate despite the rise in one category. The low volume of incidents across all categories reinforces Lyneham's status as a low-crime area, though the sudden increase in one type of offence deserves closer attention in local reporting.

Lyneham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 0.5 per 1,000 residents, a 24.2% decline from the previous month's 0.7 per 1,000. This continuation of the downward trend aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a near-absent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 2006 residents over the course of the month. Given Lyneham's population of 6019, this monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in the area, though it remains a statistic that local authorities will continue to monitor for any emerging patterns. The low frequency of incidents contrasts sharply with the UK average, but the small number of recorded crimes limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions about underlying factors.