Old Sarum Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Old Sarum's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a combination of stability and localized spikes. The area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents remains 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a testament to the built-up area's relatively low population density and effective local policing. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (31.8%) and violence and sexual offences (31.8%), both of which showed significant deviations from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 5% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting a more controlled environment in this Wiltshire locale. Violence and sexual offences, however, were 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area's rural-adjacent character and limited nightlife. Seasonal factors, including the return of darker evenings and Halloween activities, likely contributed to the 400% increase in public order offences, which rose to 5 incidents in October. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights the need for community vigilance during periods of increased social activity. The absence of shoplifting incidents in September, followed by a 100% increase to one in October, may indicate the influence of seasonal shopping patterns or transient populations visiting the area.

Public order offences saw a dramatic 400% increase in October, rising from one incident in September to five. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (70% above), suggests heightened tensions during darker evenings and Halloween festivities. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 61.1%, from 18 to 7, aligning with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This decrease may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors, such as the end of university term breaks. Shoplifting, though minimal at one incident, rose by 100% from zero in September, a trend consistent with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (68% below). Residents should note that while overall crime remains low, the spike in public order offences indicates a need for heightened awareness during October's extended evenings.

Old Sarum's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 21.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000. This represents a continued downward trend in local crime statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 265 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a localised metric that reflects the sparsely populated nature of the built-up area within Wiltshire. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Old Sarum remains significantly safer, with its crime rate 50.6% below the national average. This disparity is reinforced by the area's relatively low population density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective shows that, while the monthly exposure rate is low, residents should remain vigilant during periods of increased public activity, such as Halloween celebrations, which can influence local crime patterns.