Bowerhill Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bowerhill's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 79.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This continued trend of low criminal activity contrasts with the seasonal dynamics of the month, as the return of students and the transition into darker evenings typically influence local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25%) and property-related offences (25%), with both criminal damage and shoplifting rising to one incident each. The area's overall safety is reinforced by its significantly lower rates for all major crime categories compared to the UK: violent crimes are 69% below average, anti-social behaviour 66% below, and property offences 67% below. These figures are consistent with Bowerhill's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Wiltshire, where the sparse population and limited urban density likely contribute to the low crime profile. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the onset of shorter days—may have influenced the specific shifts in crime types, though the overall trend remains one of stability and safety. The absence of major spikes in violent crime, combined with the modest increases in property-related incidents, suggests that local conditions and community factors continue to play a pivotal role in maintaining this low crime environment.

September 2025 saw a notable uptick in two specific crime categories: criminal damage and arson, which rose by 100% from zero to one incident, and shoplifting, which also doubled from zero to one. These increases, though small in absolute terms, contrast with the broader decline in violent and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 20% and 50% respectively. The shift in crime mix highlights a move towards property-related offences, with shoplifting and criminal damage now comprising 25% of total incidents—despite remaining well below UK averages (67% and 62% lower, respectively). Residents should be mindful of the seasonal context: as university freshers return and nights grow darker, the rise in property crimes may be linked to increased foot traffic and visibility in local areas. This pattern aligns with the broader trend of low overall crime, but the specific increases signal areas for targeted awareness.

Bowerhill's crime rate in September 2025 (1.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 20.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 1.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the 30-day period, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,322, this equates to roughly one reported crime for every 665 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity relative to daily life. While the UK average for violent crimes is 2.6 per 1,000, Bowerhill's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 (50% of total crimes) remains significantly lower, consistent with the area's generally quiet character. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face minimal exposure to crime, though the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories warrant attention for local awareness.