Wiltshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 in Wiltshire saw a clear shift in the crime profile, with violent offences overtaking property crimes for the first time this year. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—34.2% below the UK average—reflects a combination of seasonal factors and the area's rural character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.6% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed, with both types of crime remaining well below national levels. This pattern is consistent with Wiltshire's geography, where violent crime tends to cluster in town centres and nightlife areas, while property crime is less common due to lower population density. November's seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced the balance, with increased social interactions and reduced outdoor activity contributing to higher violent crime rates. The lower prevalence of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to the UK average may indicate effective local policing in retail zones and car parks. While the overall rate remains stable, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about the impact of seasonal events on public safety, a dynamic that requires careful monitoring as the year progresses.

Violent crime dominated November 2025 in Wiltshire, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—double the share of property crimes. This shift contrasts with earlier months, where property crimes were more prevalent. Possession of weapons rose sharply by 81.8%, from 11 to 20 incidents, a jump that may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime also increased by 38.8%, potentially linked to darker evenings and increased anti-social behaviour in rural areas. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50.0%, possibly due to heightened awareness around Black Friday shopping. Wiltshire's violent crime rate remains 25% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's rural nature and lower population density. The 1-in-207 resident monthly exposure rate is the lowest recorded this year, illustrating the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal challenges.

Wiltshire's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 3.6% compared to October 2025, reflecting a shift from 5.0 to 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader UK trends of reduced violent crime during the winter months, though Wiltshire remains significantly below the national average. Daily crime figures show 84 reported incidents per day, a manageable number for a region with 523,700 residents. Over the course of November, one in every 207 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as relatively low compared to areas with higher urban density. The population-scaled perspective highlights Wiltshire's rural character, where crime tends to cluster in specific pockets rather than being evenly distributed. This contrasts with densely populated regions where crime rates often spike due to higher concentrations of economic activity and social interaction.