Amesbury Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury's overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 7.4. This reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, though the area is not without its challenges. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (32.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. The relatively low rate of property crimes compared to violent offences suggests a possible shift in criminal activity, though this could also be influenced by Amesbury's character as a small, built-up area within Wiltshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may play a role. The data also highlights a notable contrast in specific categories: while violence rates are 35% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour and public order offences are significantly higher, with the latter exceeding UK averages by 25%. These discrepancies may indicate localized pressures, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions or the influence of local amenities that draw transient populations. The overall picture illustrates a combination of national crime trends and local factors, with Amesbury maintaining a crime profile that is both safer than the UK average in some areas and facing distinct challenges in others.

January 2024 saw a 4.1% increase in Amesbury's overall crime rate, rising from 5.1 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2023. This rise was driven by specific category changes: theft from the person, bicycle theft, and public order offences all doubled from their December figures, while burglary fell sharply by two-thirds. The surge in public order offences—now at 0.6 per 1,000, 25% above the UK average—suggests a potential shift in community dynamics, possibly linked to post-holiday social patterns or increased local activity in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category.7 per 1,000 was 35% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of severe crimes in this area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences exceeded national averages by 21% and 25% respectively, which may reflect localized challenges such as the impact of winter weather on community interactions or the influence of local events. Residents may find the 72% reduction in burglary rates from December particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible success in local prevention efforts or a temporary decline in property crime during the colder months.

Amesbury's January 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualizes the overall rate in terms of local experience. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 14,525. This suggests that, despite the 4.1% month-on-month increase, the overall level of risk for residents remains modest compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces this: with only 77 crimes recorded, the rate of 5.3 per 1,000 is more than 20% lower than the UK average, indicating a consistently safer environment for residents. However, the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour—categories that are 25% and 21% above UK averages respectively—points to specific areas where local conditions may require attention. These figures, when viewed against the backdrop of a small built-up area within Wiltshire, suggest that while Amesbury's overall crime profile is positive, targeted efforts to address rising concerns in public order and community interactions could further enhance local safety.