Crime Rate in Wiltshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiltshire

The total recorded crimes in Wiltshire, UK in July 2025 are around 3,112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiltshire crime rate of 6.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1165) incidents (6.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (667) incidents (16.20% increase)
  • Public order: (273) incidents (13.75% increase)
Wiltshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Park with total crimes: 19
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

Wiltshire Police Info:

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Trowbridge Central (154 crimes), and the safest, Alderbury & Whiteparish (4 crimes), is 150 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wiltshire.

Similarly, the area of Trowbridge North (164 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Whaddon, Whiteparish & Winterslow (10 crimes), with a difference of 154 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wiltshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Trowbridge Central154
Salisbury St Edmund's110
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden98
Devizes North73
Salisbury St Paul's69

Safest Wards:

Chippenham Monkton9
Brinkworth9
Royal Wootton Bassett East8
Devizes Rural West8
Alderbury & Whiteparish4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Trowbridge North164
Chippenham South & East136
Devizes West111
Amesbury96
Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett94

Safest Areas:

Chippenham Pewsham19
Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton16
Sherston & Hullavington15
Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety11
Whaddon, Whiteparish & Winterslow10

Wiltshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 667 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1096 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (574 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2528 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025273
June 2025240
May 2025235
April 2025185
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025179
December 2024186
November 2024192
October 2024192
September 2024165
August 2024251

A total of 11765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 980.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251165
June 20251096
May 20251063
April 2025954
March 2025971
February 2025891
January 2025913
December 2024943
November 2024866
October 2024981
September 2024920
August 20241002

A total of 269 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202522
May 202532
April 202523
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202416
November 202415
October 202426
September 202427
August 202425

A total of 227 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202522
April 202521
March 202532
February 202524
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 2859 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 238.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025256
June 2025262
May 2025267
April 2025250
March 2025270
February 2025185
January 2025214
December 2024207
November 2024248
October 2024243
September 2024236
August 2024221

A total of 668 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202560
May 202559
April 202568
March 202553
February 202561
January 202548
December 202457
November 202449
October 202460
September 202443
August 202451

A total of 1155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202576
May 202593
April 2025112
March 2025113
February 2025104
January 202579
December 2024111
November 202482
October 2024116
September 202494
August 202480

A total of 6423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 535.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 672 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025667
June 2025574
May 2025587
April 2025565
March 2025523
February 2025379
January 2025400
December 2024413
November 2024537
October 2024590
September 2024516
August 2024672

A total of 1753 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025159
June 2025149
May 2025166
April 2025154
March 2025161
February 2025129
January 2025128
December 2024145
November 2024151
October 2024143
September 2024118
August 2024150

A total of 791 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202576
May 202576
April 202560
March 202578
February 202556
January 202562
December 202475
November 202457
October 202457
September 202473
August 202457

A total of 138 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202511
May 20257
April 202515
March 202516
February 20254
January 202512
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 1228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202583
May 2025118
April 202577
March 202593
February 202589
January 202575
December 2024107
November 202482
October 2024181
September 2024126
August 2024105

A total of 2173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025162
May 2025172
April 2025175
March 2025189
February 2025181
January 2025167
December 2024148
November 2024197
October 2024210
September 2024196
August 2024176

High Crime Locations Wiltshire in July 2025

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

1. Victoria Park (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Fore Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Possession of weapons1

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