Wiltshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wiltshire during August 2025 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (34.8%), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%) and public order incidents (9.1%). This emphasis on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up a smaller proportion of the total. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents is 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1, a gap that reflects Wiltshire's relatively stable environment. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to shifts in crime dynamics, with increased tourism potentially elevating risks for burglary in empty homes and public order issues in popular areas. However, the data also shows that property-related crimes—such as shoplifting and vehicle crime—are significantly lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with Wiltshire's rural character and lower population density. The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by local factors, such as the presence of high-traffic areas or events that attract crowds. The balance between violent and property crimes suggests a combination of social and environmental factors, with the area's lower overall crime rate indicating effective community policing or other mitigating factors. Seasonal considerations, such as the timing of holidays and associated changes in resident and visitor behavior, may further explain the observed patterns.

August 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 66.7% (from 6 to 10 incidents) and burglary rising by 25.8% (from 93 to 117). These increases may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, as property-related offences grew slightly in prominence compared to the previous month. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 57.1% (from 28 to 12), a drop that could be linked to reduced tourist activity during the summer holiday period. Several categories remain significantly below the UK average: drugs-related crime is 63% lower, vehicle crime is 74% lower, and possession of weapons is 100% below the national figure. This stark contrast with the UK highlights Wiltshire's distinct crime profile, where violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences—dominates at 34.8% of all incidents, yet remains 34% below the UK average for that category.

Wiltshire's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.5% decline from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure of 92 crimes per day provides a tangible snapshot of the pace at which incidents occur, though it does not directly compare to national averages. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall activity. This figure, when considered alongside Wiltshire's population of 523,700, underscores the scale of the local context—each resident faces a 1-in-184 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month. The contrast with the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community factors that may contribute to sustained lower rates.