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Crime in Lyneham

Lyneham had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 12.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 72nd of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% below the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 42% on the three months before.

SN15, Wiltshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lyneham

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12.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
72 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-42%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 8 Apr 12 May 8 Jun 7 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lyneham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence629%
public order314%
other crime314%
theft314%
shoplifting314%
bike theft210%
anti-social behaviour15%

Lyneham against Wiltshire

TypeLyneham per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence3.618.2▼ 62%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime01.5–
Anti-social behaviour0.611.4–
Theft and robbery33.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grange Park70▼ 12%
Calne68.4▲ 20%
Royal Wootton Bassett55.1▼ 1%
Sutton Benger33.4–
Derry Hill17▼ 56%
Lyneham12.5▼ 42%
Brinkworth9.7–
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lyneham a safe area?

Lyneham had about 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 72 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lyneham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by public order (3) and other crime (3).