Amesbury Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury’s overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend in the built-up area’s approach to community safety, though seasonal factors have influenced specific crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and public order incidents (16.7%). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with national trends, where property crime typically outpaces violence. August, a peak holiday month, usually correlates with increased tourism and empty homes, yet burglary rates in Amesbury remained low at 0.1 per 1,000 — 63% below the UK average. This divergence may reflect the area’s character as a historically significant town with limited commercial density, reducing opportunities for opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a 50% month-on-month reduction, suggesting effective local interventions or seasonal shifts in community activity. Public order offences, while above the UK average by 72%, remained a smaller proportion of overall crime compared to other categories, indicating a more balanced crime profile than many urban centres. The data illustrates a combination of local geography, transient populations, and targeted policing efforts, with August’s figures highlighting both progress and areas requiring further attention.

August 2025 saw a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to July, with 27 incidents reported — down from 45. This reduction aligns with a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 28 to 14 cases. Shoplifting also declined by 33.3%, remaining at 2 incidents despite the holiday season, which typically correlates with increased retail crime in other areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 1,000%, jumping from 1 to 11 cases. This sharp rise may relate to seasonal maintenance activities or increased property neglect during August’s high tourism period. Vehicle crime rose 300% (1 to 4) and drug-related offences increased 200% (1 to 3), suggesting emerging challenges in specific sectors. Amesbury’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average for this category, while public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) exceed the national rate by 72%. These figures highlight a unique crime mix, with violent crime dominating but property-related issues remaining well below national levels. Residents may find the 84% reduction in shoplifting particularly significant, as it suggests effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the month.

Amesbury’s crime rate in August 2025 (5.8 per 1,000) represents a 12.6% decrease from July’s rate of 6.6, reflecting sustained efforts to maintain community safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day — a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 14,525 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 173 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 123 residents in a similar-sized area. The reduction in violent crime and anti-social behaviour contrasts with national trends, where urban centres often see spikes during summer months. However, the increase in public order offences (72% above UK average) suggests challenges in managing transient populations or event-related disturbances. These comparisons underscore Amesbury’s distinct position as a historically significant town with lower baseline crime rates, where targeted policing and community initiatives may be playing a pivotal role. The data also highlights the importance of continued monitoring in areas like criminal damage and arson, which saw a dramatic 1,000% increase — a stark reminder that even low-crime areas can face sudden spikes in specific categories.