Is Chippenham Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Chippenham Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 1,354 total crimes recorded in Chippenham Rural
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Chippenham Rural — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chippenham Rural safe?
Chippenham Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 49/100, rated Average. 422 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Chippenham Rural has an average crime level for the UK.
How many crimes were recorded in Chippenham Rural in the last 12 months?
422 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Rural in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 11.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (478 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Chippenham Rural?
The most common crime in Chippenham Rural is Violent Crime, with 444 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 105.2% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Chippenham Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Chippenham Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 11.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for Chippenham Rural?
Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Chippenham Rural compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Chippenham Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Chippenham Rural?
55.5% of crimes in Chippenham Rural resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Chippenham Rural?
444 violent crimes were recorded in Chippenham Rural in the last 12 months, representing 105.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 195 incidents.
When was the crime data for Chippenham Rural last updated?
The crime data for Chippenham Rural was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Chippenham Rural with other areas?
You can compare Chippenham Rural with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.