Amesbury Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury's crime rate in April 2024 was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where historical and rural influences may contribute to lower levels of violent and property crime. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of total crimes, though this rate remains 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 24.1%, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining public order. Seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday and spring weather likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to both anti-social behaviour and property-related offences. The lower-than-average rates for burglary (38% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below) may reflect the area's smaller population and limited urban infrastructure, which could reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the 100% increase in drug-related offences compared to March 2024 raises questions about local dynamics, linked to temporary events or shifts in criminal networks. These trends, while not immediately alarming, warrant continued monitoring to ensure that the area's low crime profile is maintained.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2024 was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to two incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Easter events or shifts in local demographics. Concurrently, burglary and other theft also rose by 100%, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity towards property crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3%, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity or changes in parking patterns during the Easter holiday. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (33.3% of total crimes), remained 22% below the UK average, consistent with Amesbury's generally lower crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 23% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

Amesbury's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 16.1% compared to March 2024, moving from 5.2 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents—a statistic that contextualises the rate within the area's population of 14,525. Daily, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal fluctuations, does not immediately suggest a significant shift in public safety concerns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that individual risk remains low, though the month-on-month rise may prompt local authorities to reassess policing strategies in areas where crime has increased. This context is critical for residents and visitors to understand the broader implications of the data, particularly in relation to how crime trends compare to national benchmarks.