Royal Wootton Bassett Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Royal Wootton Bassett recorded 64 crimes in April 2025, equating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents — a figure that places the area 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate may be attributable to the town's character as a smaller, built-up area within Wiltshire, where population density and land use patterns likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.1% of total incidents (25 crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.9%, 14 crimes) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%, 8 crimes). These figures align with the seasonal context of April, which typically sees increased outdoor activity due to spring weather and the Easter holiday period. While violence and sexual offences are the dominant category, their rate (1.8 per 1,000) remains 31% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, another major concern, is also significantly below the UK average (25% below), suggesting that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be effective in mitigating such incidents. The presence of criminal damage and arson at a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 — just 5% above the UK average — indicates a minor but notable vulnerability in property-related crime prevention. This balance between lower and slightly higher crime categories suggests that while the area benefits from overall low crime levels, targeted interventions may be needed to address specific risks.

April 2025 marked a significant surge in drugs-related crimes, with a 200% increase from March (1 to 3 incidents). This jump, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday period, which can sometimes coincide with increased illicit activity. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from 2 to 4 incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or shifts in criminal focus. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50% compared to March (from 2 to 1), a decline that could indicate the effectiveness of recent community initiatives or changes in offender behaviour. The crime mix in April showed a notable shift, with violent crimes (25 incidents) accounting for 39.1% of total crimes — the highest proportion among all categories. This contrasts with the UK average for violent crimes (2.6 per 1,000), where Royal Wootton Bassett's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 31% below. Anti-social behaviour also remained significantly below the UK average, at 1.0 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 1.3 per 1,000.

In April 2025, Royal Wootton Bassett recorded 64 crimes across its population of 13,617, translating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure represents a 25.3% increase from March 2025's rate of 3.8 per 1,000, though it remains 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in April, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 213 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area within Wiltshire. While the overall rate has risen compared to the previous month, the population-scaled perspective shows that the area continues to outperform the UK average significantly. This contrast may reflect the town's character as a smaller, largely rural-adjacent community with lower population density and potentially fewer high-risk environments compared to major urban centres.