Wiltshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wiltshire’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its rural landscape and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and public order offences (8.7%). These figures align with Wiltshire’s character as a largely rural district, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. However, the high proportion of violent crimes—despite being 28% below the UK average—suggests a need to examine local factors, such as the impact of summer festivals and increased visitor numbers on public safety. Seasonal context plays a pivotal role, with July’s peak tourism and outdoor events likely influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The area’s lower shoplifting rate (38% below the UK average) may reflect effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in non-tourist areas. Nevertheless, the significant rise in theft from the person—driven by a 154.5% increase—highlights vulnerabilities during summer months when crowds gather at events, creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. This interplay between seasonal dynamics and local characteristics paints a nuanced picture of Wiltshire’s crime profile, one that balances relative safety with targeted challenges requiring tailored responses.

July 2025 saw a sharp 154.5% increase in theft from the person, rising from 11 to 28 incidents—a spike that may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events. Bicycle theft also rose by 40.9%, climbing from 22 to 31, potentially linked to increased outdoor recreation and tourism. Conversely, robbery fell by 33.3%, with incidents dropping from 9 to 6, a decline that could indicate improved community safety measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Wiltshire’s violent crime rate—2.2 per 1,000 residents—remains 28% below the UK average, a contrast to the 38% shortfall in shoplifting, which may suggest targeted retail security efforts. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, illustrating a broader trend of lower public order incidents despite the seasonal peak in tourism.

Wiltshire’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 10.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.3 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 99 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the rhythm of a typical month. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents—a monthly exposure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 523,700. This rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects the interplay of Wiltshire’s rural character and seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists during festivals. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime concentrated in specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour rather than property crime.