Amesbury Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Amesbury recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a tangible risk for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 175 individuals. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.2% of all incidents—nearly half of the total. This category, at 2.8 per 1,000, was 5% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's unique demographics or geography. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.5% of all crimes, yet remaining 5% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced these patterns. Public order offences, for instance, surged by 100% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to increased foot traffic or seasonal events. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped sharply, due to reduced vehicle movement during the month. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, highlights the need for community vigilance, particularly in addressing the rise in violent incidents and public disorder. The low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle theft, which were 84% and 76% below the UK average respectively, suggest that Amesbury's built-up area may benefit from effective local policing or community engagement strategies. However, the 5% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences underscores the importance of targeted interventions, especially in areas with high tourist activity or transient populations.

October 2025 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from four to eight cases—a 100% increase. This surge aligns with seasonal factors, as darker evenings and Halloween festivities likely contributed to heightened disorder. Simultaneously, vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, possibly reflecting reduced traffic or increased security measures. Shoplifting also decreased by 50%, from four to two cases, though this remains significantly below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.2% of all crimes, were 5% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy may indicate localised factors, such as the area's proximity to Stonehenge, which attracts large crowds during peak tourist seasons. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person—rising from zero to one case—particularly relevant, as it suggests heightened vulnerability in public spaces.

Amesbury's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 15.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.0 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes each day—a figure that, while low, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a 1-in-175 chance for any given resident. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 14,525, illustrates that while the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the risk is not negligible. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small shifts in crime frequency can have tangible impacts on community safety perceptions, particularly in a relatively small and tightly knit area like Amesbury.