Wiltshire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a continued decline in Wiltshire's overall crime rate, which stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents—34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area's rural character and lower population density, was driven by a dominance of violent and sexual offences (38.6% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.9%) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%). The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and emerging tourism activity, likely contributed to the lower rates of shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below the UK average). These patterns align with Wiltshire's geography, where coastal and rural tourism may reduce retail-related thefts while commuter traffic declines during summer. The drop in vehicle crime—down 34.7% from May—may partly reflect reduced parking congestion in urban centres, though this remains a speculative connection. Meanwhile, the relatively high rate of 'other crime' (25% above the UK average) suggests an area-specific nuance that warrants further analysis. Overall, Wiltshire's crime profile continues to illustrate a safer environment compared to the national average, though the interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics will shape future trends.

June 2025 saw significant declines in vehicle crime (-34.7%) and bicycle theft (-31.3%), both falling to their lowest levels in recent months. This shift contrasts with a notable 57.1% increase in theft from the person, a category that rose from 7 to 11 incidents. The violent crime rate in Wiltshire (2.1 per 1,000) remains 27% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower population density and rural landscape. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, also fell 23% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect local efforts to manage community spaces. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, with summer tourism likely influencing retail-related crimes while reducing commuter-associated vehicle thefts.

Wiltshire's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% decrease from May's 5.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the start of summer often sees fewer incidents tied to commuter movements or winter-related disruptions. Daily crime activity averaged 93 crimes per day over the month, translating to a 1-in-188 resident exposure rate. This figure, while lower than the UK average of 1-in-124, reflects Wiltshire's rural character and lower population density. The drop in vehicle crime and bicycle theft—34.7% and 31.3% respectively—may partly explain the overall decline, as these categories are sensitive to seasonal shifts in traffic patterns. For residents, the monthly exposure rate offers context: over the course of June, one crime per 188 residents was reported, a figure that underscores the area's generally safer profile compared to urban counterparts.