Amesbury Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Amesbury’s crime rate stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s position as a relatively low-crime environment, though the distribution of incidents reveals a distinct pattern. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 46.7% of all reported incidents, significantly outweighing property crimes (15%) and anti-social behaviour (23.3%). This imbalance between violent and property crime is a striking feature of the monthly data and may be influenced by local factors such as the town’s character as a semi-rural built-up area. While the absence of a dense urban core or extensive nightlife likely limits opportunities for property-related offences, the higher prevalence of violent crime could reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the increased social activity associated with the start of summer. The UK comparison further highlights Amesbury’s safety, with its rates for violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) both well below national averages. These figures suggest that the area’s crime profile is shaped by its geographical and demographic context, where community networks and limited commercial hubs may contribute to lower property crime rates but not necessarily to reduced violent incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the onset of longer days and the early stages of tourism in rural areas—may also play a role, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings could create conditions conducive to certain types of crime. However, a direct causal link between these factors and the observed trends, emphasizing the need for further analysis.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting incidents plummeting by 85.7% (from 7 to 1) and criminal damage and arson decreasing by 69.2% (from 13 to 4). These reductions may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer holidays deterring opportunistic theft or a shift in public focus toward outdoor activities. Conversely, other theft and other crime categories surged, with the former tripling in number (+200%) and the latter doubling (+100%). This divergence in trends suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader patterns. Violent crimes—accounting for 46.7% of total incidents—remained significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), despite their dominance in Amesbury. This contrast may indicate that the area’s lower population density and limited urban infrastructure reduce exposure to violent crime compared to more densely populated regions. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting offers a tangible benefit, as it suggests fewer instances of retail theft during the summer months.

Amesbury's June 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 38.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal trends, as the start of summer often sees fewer reported crimes in rural and semi-rural areas. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over June, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 242 residents highlights the sparse distribution of incidents across Amesbury’s 14,525 residents. This suggests that while crime does occur, it remains an infrequent event for most residents. The contrast with the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, further reinforces the area’s position as a safer locale, particularly when considering the 49.4% gap between local and national rates. Such statistics may partly reflect the town’s character as a low-density built-up area, where community cohesion and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.