Crime Rates at Maitland Close, Chippenham, SN15 3UD

Maitland Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chippenham Hardens & Central , and the 250th 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 Maitland Close (SN15 3UD) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maitland Close (SN15 3UD), 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.