Crime Rate in Wiltshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiltshire

The total recorded crimes in Wiltshire, UK in March 2025 are around 2,759 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiltshire crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wiltshire, encompassing approximately 510,333 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (971) incidents (8.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (523) incidents (37.99% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (270) incidents (45.95% increase)
Wiltshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 23
  • Minster Street with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

Wiltshire Police Info:

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Salisbury St Edmund's (154 crimes), and the safest, Brinkworth (5 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wiltshire.

Similarly, the area of Trowbridge North (142 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety (6 crimes), with a difference of 136 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wiltshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Salisbury St Edmund's154
Trowbridge Central109
Melksham Without West & Rural72
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden71
Salisbury Harnham East65

Safest Wards:

By Brook8
Lyneham8
Pewsey Vale East7
Devizes Rural West7
Brinkworth5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Trowbridge North142
Salisbury Cathedral & Harnham134
Chippenham South & East113
Amesbury99
Devizes West95

Safest Areas:

Trowbridge South15
Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton15
Chippenham Pewsham11
Bedwyn, Burbage & Collingbourne10
Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety6

Wiltshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (971 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (523 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 891 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 379 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (913 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (400 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 943 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 413 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (866 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (537 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (981 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (590 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (920 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (516 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1002 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (672 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 943 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 783 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1904 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1234 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20254
January 202512
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416
June 202422

A total of 2487 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 248.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 426 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025270
February 2025185
January 2025214
December 2024207
November 2024248
October 2024243
September 2024236
August 2024221
July 2024237
June 2024426

A total of 1197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202589
January 202575
December 2024107
November 202482
October 2024181
September 2024126
August 2024105
July 2024105
June 2024234

A total of 1617 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 161.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025161
February 2025129
January 2025128
December 2024145
November 2024151
October 2024143
September 2024118
August 2024150
July 2024172
June 2024320

A total of 230 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202416
November 202415
October 202426
September 202427
August 202425
July 202427
June 202442

A total of 2247 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 418 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025179
December 2024186
November 2024192
October 2024192
September 2024165
August 2024251
July 2024234
June 2024418

A total of 10334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1033.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1904 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025971
February 2025891
January 2025913
December 2024943
November 2024866
October 2024981
September 2024920
August 20241002
July 2024943
June 20241904

A total of 1093 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 109.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025113
February 2025104
January 202579
December 2024111
November 202482
October 2024116
September 202494
August 202480
July 202492
June 2024222

A total of 539 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202561
January 202548
December 202457
November 202449
October 202460
September 202443
August 202451
July 202445
June 202472

A total of 687 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202556
January 202562
December 202475
November 202457
October 202457
September 202473
August 202457
July 202464
June 2024108

A total of 205 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202524
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
August 202418
July 202418
June 202442

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 1991 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 199.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025189
February 2025181
January 2025167
December 2024148
November 2024197
October 2024210
September 2024196
August 2024176
July 2024195
June 2024332

A total of 6047 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 604.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1234 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025523
February 2025379
January 2025400
December 2024413
November 2024537
October 2024590
September 2024516
August 2024672
July 2024783
June 20241234

High Crime Locations Wiltshire in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wiltshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. Minster Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Shails Lane (Map)
Total16
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Public order2
5. Park Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
6. Wood Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6

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