Total Crime Rate
53.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colborne Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chippenham Hardens & Central , and the 594th 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 Colborne Close (SN15 3TW) in the last 12 months was 53.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.9% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colborne Close (SN15 3TW), the main crime hotspot is near The Turnpike. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Turnpike | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Castlehaven Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Turnpike | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Colborne Close | Under investigation |
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