What is the crime rate in Southwick, Wiltshire?

As of April 2026, the Southwick ward has an annual crime rate of 31.61 per 1,000 residents with 6 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Southwick ward?

The most common crime in Southwick is Other Theft with 3 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 50.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Southwick ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

Crime in Southwick, Wiltshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Southwick, localized within Wiltshire.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

31.61per 1k

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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,323

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Crime Categories

Other Theft3

Violence & Sexual Offences2

Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Church Lane Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Chapel Close Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Drynham Lane Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 1	1

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#29safest in Wiltshire

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Top 14%Safest

City Average

57.05per 1k

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Local Priorities

Youth ASB in Witherwack, Downhill and Hylton Castle. Groups of youths have been targetting Stage Coach Buses.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers have identified and continue to identify the youths involved through partnership working. Home visits have taken place together with housing associations. A problem solving plan is in place as we tackle the issue.

Actioned: 31 May 2026

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