Bowerhill Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,322, Bowerhill recorded 17 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents — 56.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals a focus on violent crimes, with 11 incidents of violence and sexual offences accounting for 64.7% of all crimes. This category alone is 18% below the UK average, a notable divergence that may reflect local demographics or policing strategies. Property crimes, including vehicle crime (2 cases) and burglary (1 case), accounted for 17.6% of the total, though these figures align closely with or fall below the UK average for specific categories. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern: November’s shorter evenings, linked to Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have contributed to higher violent crime rates, while the absence of major public events could explain lower property crime incidents. The area’s low crime rate, particularly for violent offences, may be partly attributable to its rural-urban hybrid character, blending the safety of lower-density living with the infrastructure of a built-up area in Wiltshire. However, the rise in public order offences — doubling from zero to one case — hints at potential challenges during the month’s darker evenings and seasonal events.

November 2025 saw three notable shifts in crime patterns for Bowerhill. Public order offences doubled from zero to one case, a 100% increase, possibly linked to the month’s darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime also surged by 100%, with two incidents reported, though this remains in line with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one case — a decline that may reflect targeted community efforts or seasonal lulls. The violent crime category, at 11 cases, dominated the monthly tally, but its rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 18% below the UK average, a significant disparity that could indicate effective local policing or community cohesion. No criminal damage or arson incidents were recorded in October, but one case emerged in November, suggesting a seasonal spike tied to festive preparations. These fluctuations highlight the need for vigilance during November’s unique events, even as overall crime remains well below national levels.

Bowerhill’s November crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 30.7% increase from October’s 2.4 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime reported each day in the area — a frequency that, while low, is a 25% increase from the previous month. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 313 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment despite the month-on-month rise. When contextualised against the UK average, Bowerhill’s crime rate remains strikingly low: residents face a 56.2% lower risk of crime compared to the national average. This gap is most pronounced in violent crime, where Bowerhill’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 18% below the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000. For residents, this means a 1-in-480 chance of experiencing a violent crime — significantly lower than the UK’s 1-in-385. The area’s built-up character within Wiltshire likely contributes to this safety, balancing urban amenities with rural tranquillity. However, the rise in public order offences and vehicle crime suggests that local authorities may need to monitor seasonal factors more closely, even as the overall crime picture remains broadly positive.