Amesbury Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury’s February 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents stands 35.8% below the UK average of 6.7, marking a continued divergence from national trends. This built-up area within Wiltshire, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, recorded 63 crimes in total, with violence and sexual offences constituting the largest share at 52.4%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relatively low overall crime rate. However, the prominence of violent crime, which is 2% below the UK average, suggests that local factors such as community dynamics or socioeconomic conditions could be playing a role. In contrast, property-related crimes like burglary and shoplifting were lower than national averages, with burglary at 63% below the UK rate. This could reflect the area’s smaller scale and fewer high-traffic retail spaces. The category of criminal damage and arson, though rising sharply by 250% month-on-month, remains below the UK average, indicating that while local incidents are increasing, they are not yet at a level seen nationally. These patterns underscore the need to consider both seasonal and geographic influences when interpreting crime data for Amesbury.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 250% compared to January, moving from 2 to 7 incidents. This jump, while significant, remains below the UK average for the category by 4%. Bicycle theft also doubled to one reported case, though this still exceeded the UK average by 100%. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 incidents), aligning with a broader UK trend of declining vehicle-related crimes. The breakdown of offences reveals a striking contrast: violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.4% of all crimes, a proportion 2% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 59% below the UK rate, suggesting a possible link to the area’s lower population density and potentially fewer crowded public spaces. These shifts highlight the importance of local factors in shaping crime patterns, even as national trends provide a broader context.

Amesbury's February 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents sits 35.8% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s smaller scale and potentially lower population density. The monthly crime rate marks a 12.5% decrease from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000, indicating a sustained reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a built-up area in Wiltshire during winter. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 231 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 14,525, suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average. The reduction in burglary, public order offences, and other crimes further reinforces the idea that local factors—such as community policing efforts or seasonal inactivity—may be influencing crime trends in this area.