Total Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Knowle area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Calne Rural , and the 590th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Knowle (SN13 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 13.8% lower than the Calne Rural average (33.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Knowle (SN13 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Brakspear Drive. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Calne Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Southerwicks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burrowes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pound Mead | — |
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