Total Crime Rate
78.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Calne Central , and the 349th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Close (SN11 8PP) in the last 12 months was 78.1 per 1,000 residents and was 7.8% lower than the Calne Central average (84.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 53.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Close (SN11 8PP), the main crime hotspot is near The Knapp. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Calne Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ogilvie Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Knapp | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penn Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forman Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Appletree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martin Way | Under investigation |
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