Amesbury Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.7% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.3. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's seasonal dynamics and demographic profile. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.6% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 that is 1% above the UK average. This suggests that while the overall crime picture is relatively benign compared to the UK, certain types of crime remain concentrated in specific areas. The summer months, with schools out of session and tourism reaching its peak, likely contribute to increased foot traffic in public spaces, which may explain the prominence of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, accounted for 15.8% of all crimes, a rate 23% below the UK average. This could be attributed to the area's smaller population and stronger community cohesion, which may deter such incidents. The seasonal context of July, with its festivals and outdoor events, may also have influenced the crime mix, with some categories, like public order offences, showing a marked decline compared to previous months. However, the increase in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories highlights the need for vigilance in these areas, particularly as the summer continues to attract more visitors to the region. The overall crime profile of Amesbury in July thus presents a nuanced picture, where the area's lower-than-average crime rates contrast with specific categories that remain above the UK average, necessitating targeted approaches to address these disparities.

July 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with 'other theft' increasing by 150% compared to the previous month, rising from 4 to 10 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'drugs' categories, suggests a possible seasonal influence on certain types of criminal activity. 'public order' offences decreased by 60%, from 5 to 2, a drop that may reflect the impact of local festivals and events drawing attention away from such incidents. The area's violence and sexual offences rate of 2.8 per 1,000, 1% above the UK average, stands out as a key concern, despite the overall rate remaining below the national benchmark. Meanwhile, 'vehicle crime' fell by 38% compared to the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area's relatively low traffic density and effective local policing strategies in this category.

Amesbury's crime rate in July 2023 rose 44.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.8 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while still below the UK average of 8.3, highlights a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased tourism and outdoor events. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. With a population of 14,525, the local context suggests that the area's smaller size and possibly lower population density may contribute to the comparatively lower crime rates. However, the rise from June to July indicates a need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which remain the most frequently reported crimes.