Amesbury Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Amesbury's built-up area within Wiltshire recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 38.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime rates aligns with the area's character as a historically low-crime town with a mix of residential and small-scale commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) accounted for 34.4% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15 incidents, 24.6% of total). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000), where Amesbury's rate is 40% lower. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the lower incidence of shoplifting and public order offences compared to busier months. However, anti-social behaviour remained a notable local concern, slightly above the UK average for this category. The overall crime profile suggests a community where property crime is relatively rare, with only 15 property-related incidents reported, but where personal safety issues such as violence require continued attention. This pattern is consistent with the area's demographic profile, where a stable population and limited nightlife contribute to a crime environment distinct from larger urban centres.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in Amesbury's crime mix, with a 6.3% month-on-month decline in the overall crime rate from 4.5 per 1,000 to 4.2 per 1,000. Among the most significant changes were a 100% increase in bicycle theft (0 to 1 incident) and a 100% rise in robbery (0 to 1 incident). Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), likely reflecting reduced commuter activity during the post-holiday lull. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second most common crime type (15 incidents), was 8% above the UK average for this category (0.9 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be linked to local factors such as the proximity of residential areas to minor transport routes. Other crime, which includes fraud and other non-specific incidents, rose by 50% (4 to 6 incidents), a figure that is 150% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly deserves closer attention, though can be established without further data. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 8 to 4 incidents), consistent with the seasonal context of reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours in January.

Amesbury's crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 in January 2026 marked a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day during the month, a figure that is lower than the UK average for built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 238 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. This statistic provides a tangible measure of the relative safety residents experience in Amesbury compared to other parts of the country. With a population of 14,525, the area's low crime rate translates to a proportionally smaller number of incidents per capita, reinforcing its position as a relatively secure place to live. The comparison also highlights the impact of local factors such as the town's smaller size and limited commercial activity, which may contribute to the lower incidence of certain crimes like shoplifting and vehicle theft. These figures, when contextualised within the population size, offer a clearer picture of how the area's crime profile stacks up against national benchmarks.