Amesbury Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,525 residents, the 79 reported crimes in November 2024 equate to one crime for every 184 residents. This crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places Amesbury 28.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the area’s relatively low-density built-up character within Wiltshire. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.7% of all crimes (25 incidents), significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This pattern may partly explain the area’s lower overall rate, as anti-social behaviour often reflects community-specific tensions rather than severe violence or property crime. Violent crimes, at 18 incidents (22.8% of total), fell 53% below the UK average, suggesting the area’s demographics and spatial layout—likely shaped by its proximity to Stonehenge and surrounding rural landscapes—contribute to lower exposure to violent crime. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings during November, coupled with events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have amplified anti-social behaviour. Property crime, while lower than the UK average for categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime, remains a concern in areas with retail activity, though Amesbury’s smaller scale likely limits such opportunities compared to larger urban centres.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 19% (from 21 to 25 incidents), likely influenced by seasonal events and reduced daylight hours. Drug-related crimes surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the holiday period or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, other theft crimes dropped 83.3% (from 6 to 1), possibly due to increased security measures or seasonal retail closures. Violent crimes fell by 50%, from 36 to 18 incidents, a decline that contrasts with the UK average and could reflect the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. The breakdown also shows shoplifting at 7 incidents (0.5 per 1,000), 28% below the UK average, suggesting that Amesbury’s smaller retail footprint may reduce opportunities for such offences. These shifts highlight how local context—such as the absence of major shopping districts or high-traffic areas—can shape crime trends differently than in larger urban centres. Residents might find the 200% rise in drug-related crimes particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential need for targeted community engagement or policing efforts in the coming months.

Amesbury’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 in November 2024 represents a 24.8% decrease from October’s 7.2 per 1,000, a drop that underscores the area’s fluctuating crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day over the month—a figure that, while low, may still concern local residents in an area where community cohesion is vital. When scaled to the population, this means one crime occurred for every 184 residents over the course of the month, a rate that is lower than many similarly sized towns in England. The population context further highlights this: with 14,525 residents, even a modest increase in crime can feel proportionally significant, though the overall numbers remain well below the UK average. This contrast with national trends is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 53% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community interactions or seasonal events—may amplify certain types of crime more than others. The comparison also reveals that while Amesbury’s property crime rates are lower than the UK average for specific categories, the overall crime picture remains distinct, shaped by its unique demographic and geographic characteristics within Wiltshire.