Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Branscombe Drive area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Lyneham , and the 312th 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 Branscombe Drive (SN4 8HS) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 5.1% higher than the Lyneham average (17.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Branscombe Drive (SN4 8HS), the main crime hotspot is near Englefield. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lyneham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Eveleigh Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fox Brook | Under investigation |
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