Total Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wishart Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chippenham Hardens & Central , and the 92nd lowest 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 Wishart Way (SN15 3FR) in the last 12 months was 8.4 per 1,000 residents and was 94.2% lower than the Chippenham Hardens & Central average (145.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2023.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wishart Way (SN15 3FR), the main crime hotspot is near Tanner Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chippenham Hardens & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Blackwellhams | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Humbolts Hold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ray Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheppard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Carpenter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishops Close | Under investigation |
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