Old Sarum Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Old Sarum recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 47.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This low rate translates to a per-capita risk that is markedly lower than the national average, offering residents a sense of relative safety. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and other categories. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may have contributed to the rise in violent crimes, though this is consistent with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Old Sarum's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 18% lower, a difference that highlights the area's effectiveness in managing such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 72% below the UK average, suggesting strong community policing or other local factors that deter such activity. The low levels of property crime, with only five incidents reported, contrast with the higher proportion of violent crimes, a pattern that may reflect the area's demographics or the absence of high-footfall retail spaces that typically drive shoplifting. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile that is both stable and significantly below national benchmarks, a testament to the area's unique characteristics and its geographic isolation within Wiltshire.

November 2025 saw a 71.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 12 incidents, a shift that may be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night and the darker evenings typical of the season. This category's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents was 18% below the UK average, indicating that while violent crime rose locally, it still remains relatively low compared to national trends. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell sharply, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 71.4% and public order by 60%. These decreases could reflect increased community engagement or the impact of seasonal events drawing attention away from such incidents. Other crime and other theft categories also saw 100% increases, though these remained at low levels (one and two incidents respectively). This suggests that while specific categories fluctuated, the overall crime picture remained stable, with Old Sarum continuing to perform significantly better than the UK average in most areas.

Old Sarum's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in criminal activity, though seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings may have influenced patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that, while low, aligns with the built-up nature of the area and its relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, a rate that places Old Sarum well below the UK average and highlights the area's overall safety. When considering the local population of 5,826, this translates to a monthly exposure of approximately 0.0016 crimes per resident, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this part of Wiltshire. The low frequency of incidents, combined with the absence of significant month-on-month fluctuations, suggests a stable environment where crime remains a minor concern for residents.