Wiltshire Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wiltshire's crime profile in June 2023 shows a continuation of the area's historically low crime profile, with the overall rate at 4.8 per 1,000 residents—43.5% below the UK average. This figure reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors inherent to the region. As a predominantly rural district with significant agricultural and tourism sectors, Wiltshire's crime profile differs markedly from urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix at 34.9% of total crimes, though this rate remains 42% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 23.5%, a 26% gap from the UK average, likely influenced by the area's dispersed population and limited nightlife. The summer season, with its longer daylight hours and increased tourism, may have contributed to lower property crime rates, though this period also saw a surge in vehicle crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer travel—may explain the 119.6% increase in vehicle crime compared to May, as rural roads see heightened traffic from tourists and seasonal workers. Despite these fluctuations, the persistent gap between Wiltshire's crime rate and the UK average underscores the area's unique characteristics, including lower population density and fewer commercial hubs that typically drive certain crime types. The low rates of theft from the person (100% below UK average) and drugs offences (52% below) further highlight the distinct nature of criminal activity in this region, shaped by its rural geography and limited urban centres.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (119.6%), possession of weapons (118.2%), and robbery (77.8%), contrasting with declines in public order offences (-19.0%) and shoplifting (-15.9%). These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal activity, possibly linked to summer travel patterns and increased vehicle movement in rural areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category at 34.9% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average of 42%. Anti-social behaviour also dropped to 23.5% of total crimes, a 26% gap from the national average. The rate of vehicle crime in Wiltshire (0.2 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, despite its steep monthly rise. Residents may find the 16 reported robberies in June a stark contrast to the 9 in May, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes.

Wiltshire's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% drop from May's 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area, where summer months historically see reduced property crime as outdoor activity shifts. Over 30 days, the 2,536 total crimes translated to an average of 85 crimes per day, a figure slightly lower than the 87 daily average recorded in May. When scaled to the population, this means one resident in every 207 experienced a reported crime during the month—a rate significantly below the UK average. The area's rural character, with limited urban density, likely contributes to this lower exposure compared to densely populated regions. While the overall trend is downward, specific categories like vehicle crime show marked increases, suggesting localized factors may still be at play despite the broader decline.