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Is Chippenham Town North East Safe?

Crime statistics for Chippenham Town North East. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 698 crimes
58 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

698 Crimes (last 24 months)
44.8% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓14.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 698 total crimes recorded in Chippenham Town North East

Violent Crime
288 41.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
136 19.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
78 11.2%
Public Order
51 7.3%
Shoplifting
43 6.2%
Other Theft
27 3.9%
Vehicle Crime
21 3%
Burglary
17 2.4%
Drugs
13 1.9%
Other Crime
10 1.4%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.6%
Theft from Person
3 0.4%
Robbery
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Chippenham Town North East — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chippenham Town North East safe?

Chippenham Town North East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 58/100, rated Average. 322 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Chippenham Town North East has an average crime level for the UK.

How many crimes were recorded in Chippenham Town North East in the last 12 months?

322 crimes were recorded in Chippenham Town North East in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 14.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (376 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Chippenham Town North East?

The most common crime in Chippenham Town North East is Violent Crime, with 288 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 89.4% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Chippenham Town North East increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Chippenham Town North East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 14.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Chippenham Town North East?

Chippenham Town North East has a safety score of 58 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 Town North East compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Chippenham Town North East has a safety score of 58/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Chippenham Town North East 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 Town North East?

44.8% of crimes in Chippenham Town North East 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 Town North East?

288 violent crimes were recorded in Chippenham Town North East in the last 12 months, representing 89.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 136 incidents.

When was the crime data for Chippenham Town North East last updated?

The crime data for Chippenham Town North East 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 Town North East with other areas?

You can compare Chippenham Town North East 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.