Old Sarum Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture in Old Sarum for June 2024, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This 51.2% deficit reflects a combination of low violent crime and minimal property crime, which together constitute just 37.8% of the total. The breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, is 29% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in this built-up area of Wiltshire. Seasonal context may also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, the longer daylight hours could contribute to reduced opportunities for burglary and vehicle crime, both of which are well below UK averages. However, the presence of 9 violent crimes highlights the need for continued focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts and ensuring public safety in local spaces. The relatively low overall rate, despite a 53.7% month-on-month increase from May, underscores the area's consistent safety profile, though the rise in specific categories warrants further monitoring.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% month-on-month increases. Vehicle crime, other theft, and 'other crime' all rose from zero to one or two incidents, reflecting potential changes in local activity or reporting practices. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from two to one, possibly linked to seasonal adjustments in community events or policing priorities. The violent crime category, while remaining 46% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, accounts for 39.1% of all crimes in Old Sarum—a stark contrast to the national profile where violence typically constitutes a smaller share. This imbalance may be partly explained by the area's character as a built-up zone within Wiltshire, where higher population density and limited commercial activity could contribute to more concentrated incidents of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, 'other crime'—which is 87% above the UK average—suggests gaps in categorisation or unexplained spikes, though its low absolute count (two incidents) limits immediate concern. Residents may find the 50% drop in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a possible reduction in disturbances during the summer months.

Old Sarum's crime rate in June 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) marks a 53.7% increase from May's 2.6 per 1,000, yet remains far below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents—a figure that, when compared to the UK's monthly exposure of 1-in-122 residents, highlights the area's relative safety. On a daily basis, Old Sarum experienced approximately one crime per day in June, a rate that, while modest, reflects the small population of 5,826. This low frequency contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where daily crime counts often exceed ten per 1,000 residents. The 53.7% rise from May to June, though significant, must be contextualised within the broader trend: despite this increase, the area's crime rate remains 51.2% below the UK average. This suggests that while local factors—such as seasonal transitions or temporary spikes in specific categories—may influence monthly figures, Old Sarum's overall safety profile remains resilient. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with the month-on-month increase, the likelihood of any given resident encountering crime remains exceptionally low, reinforcing the area's status as a comparatively secure built-up zone within Wiltshire.