Crime and Safety in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Last updated: 08 Apr 2024
Chippenham is the safest medium-sized town in Wiltshire, and is the 46th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Chippenham in 2023 was 65 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 15% higher than the Wiltshire rate of 56 per 1,000 daytime population. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chippenham is the 29th safest medium-sized town, and the 3,021st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2021, Chippenham had the worst crime rate in Wiltshire for bicycle theft, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 daytime population.
The most common crimes in Chippenham are violence and sexual offences, with 995 offences during 2023, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 7% lower than 2022's figure of 1,067 offences and a difference of 2.15 from 2022's crime rate of 32. Chippenham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 11 offences recorded in 2023, a decrease of 56% from 2022's figure of 25 crimes.
Chippenham 2024 Crime Scorecard
Safest
Medium-Sized Towns, Wiltshire
1.7% lower, regional crime rate
South West
28% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
Local Crime in Context
As of 2024, the crime rate in Chippenham is 1.7% lower than the South West and 28% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Chippenham Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
Chippenham is safer than Trowbridge (14% more dangerous) and Salisbury (27% more dangerous).
Comparing Chippenham to the UK's Major Cities
Looking at the top cities around the UK, Chippenham's overall crime rate is higher than City of London (53% safer) and Belfast City (24% safer), and lower than Birmingham (113% worse), Bristol (83% worse), Camden (82% worse), Leeds (133% worse), Liverpool (108% worse), Sheffield (64% worse), Tower Hamlets (53% worse), and Westminster (112% worse).
Recent Crimes in Chippenham
These are the top 20 most recent crime reports in Chippenham.
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2024 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oak Lodge Close | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oak Lodge Close | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chandlers Mews | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hickory Way | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heathfield | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandpiper Gardens | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Pew Hill | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Paddocks | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Moorlands | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Public order | On or near Fleet Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandpiper Gardens | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hickory Way | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Public order | On or near Bellinger Close | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Other theft | On or near Lowden Avenue | Under investigation |
| February 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Garth Close | Under investigation |
Offences in Chippenham's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Chippenham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2023.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Park | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 2.7 |
| Westmead Open Space | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.90 |
Crime in and around Chippenham's Wards
Chippenham Hardens & Central has the highest crime rate out of Chippenham's local and nearby wards, with 96 crimes reported per 1,000 daytime population.
| Ward | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Top Crime | 2nd Crime | 3rd Crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 358 | 66 | V/S Offences | Other Theft | Shoplifting |
| E05013417 Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 197 | 67 | V/S Offences | Shoplifting | Other Theft |
| E05013418 Chippenham Hardenhuish | 194 | 44 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
| E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central | 596 | 96 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Criminal D&A |
| E05013420 Chippenham Lowden & Rowden | 189 | 54 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Criminal D&A |
| E05013421 Chippenham Monkton | 197 | 46 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
| E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham | 96 | 36 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Other Theft |
| E05013423 Chippenham Sheldon | 246 | 61 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
Chippenham Ward Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Safest Ward | Most Dangerous Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (32) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (295) |
| Bicycle Theft | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (0) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (10) |
| Burglary | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (3) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (15) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (12) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (58) |
| Drugs | E05013417 Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon (2) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (15) |
| Other Crime | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (2) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (9) |
| Other Theft | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (7) | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (86) |
| Possession of Weapons | E05013418 Chippenham Hardenhuish (0) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (4) |
| Public Order | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (6) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (66) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | E05013418 Chippenham Hardenhuish (0) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (4) |
| Shoplifting | E05013420 Chippenham Lowden & Rowden (3) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (55) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | E05013423 Chippenham Sheldon (1) | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (3) | E05013416 Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads (24) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | E05013422 Chippenham Pewsham (52) | E05013419 Chippenham Hardens & Central (299) |
Chippenham's Community Safety Partnerships
| Community Safety Partnership | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Top Crime | 2nd Crime | 3rd Crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E22000361 Wiltshire | 24,471 | 54 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
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