Crime Rate in Wiltshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiltshire

The total recorded crimes in Wiltshire, UK in May 2025 are around 2,908 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiltshire crime rate of 5.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1063) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (587) incidents (3.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (267) incidents (6.80% increase)
Wiltshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 12

Wiltshire Police Info:

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Trowbridge Central (161 crimes), and the safest, Till Valley (6 crimes), is 155 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wiltshire.

Similarly, the area of Trowbridge North (210 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety (7 crimes), with a difference of 203 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wiltshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Trowbridge Central161
Salisbury St Edmund's129
Trowbridge Adcroft83
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden78
Devizes North71

Safest Wards:

Royal Wootton Bassett East8
Redlynch & Landford7
Brinkworth7
Sherston7
Till Valley6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Trowbridge North210
Chippenham South & East135
Amesbury98
Salisbury Cathedral & Harnham96
Salisbury Town North & Milford92

Safest Areas:

Tisbury, Donhead & Tollard Royal14
Downton & Morgan's Vale13
Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton12
Sherston & Hullavington11
Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety7

Wiltshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1063 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (587 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (954 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (565 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202523
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202416
November 202415
October 202426
September 202427
August 202425
July 202427

A total of 715 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202560
March 202578
February 202556
January 202562
December 202475
November 202457
October 202457
September 202473
August 202457
July 202464

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 202516
February 20254
January 202512
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416

A total of 206 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202532
February 202524
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
August 202418
July 202418

A total of 1617 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 147.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025154
March 2025161
February 2025129
January 2025128
December 2024145
November 2024151
October 2024143
September 2024118
August 2024150
July 2024172

A total of 5965 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 542.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 783 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025587
April 2025565
March 2025523
February 2025379
January 2025400
December 2024413
November 2024537
October 2024590
September 2024516
August 2024672
July 2024783

A total of 594 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202568
March 202553
February 202561
January 202548
December 202457
November 202449
October 202460
September 202443
August 202451
July 202445

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245

A total of 2578 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 234.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025267
April 2025250
March 2025270
February 2025185
January 2025214
December 2024207
November 2024248
October 2024243
September 2024236
August 2024221
July 2024237

A total of 1076 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 2025112
March 2025113
February 2025104
January 202579
December 2024111
November 202482
October 2024116
September 202494
August 202480
July 202492

A total of 1158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 202577
March 202593
February 202589
January 202575
December 2024107
November 202482
October 2024181
September 2024126
August 2024105
July 2024105

A total of 2006 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 182.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025175
March 2025189
February 2025181
January 2025167
December 2024148
November 2024197
October 2024210
September 2024196
August 2024176
July 2024195

A total of 2249 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 204.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025235
April 2025185
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025179
December 2024186
November 2024192
October 2024192
September 2024165
August 2024251
July 2024234

A total of 10447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 949.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1063 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251063
April 2025954
March 2025971
February 2025891
January 2025913
December 2024943
November 2024866
October 2024981
September 2024920
August 20241002
July 2024943

High Crime Locations Wiltshire in May 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
3. Fore Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Shails Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Other theft1
6. Queen Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1

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