Royal Wootton Bassett Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Royal Wootton Bassett’s crime rate in July 2025 was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a smaller, largely rural built-up area within Wiltshire. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (45.9% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and public order offences (14.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by peak summer activity, including school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism. The higher prevalence of violent crime may be partially explained by the area’s role as a commuter town, where transient populations and increased social interactions during the summer months could contribute to such incidents. However, the absence of major urban features—such as dense nightlife districts or large retail hubs—suggests that local factors, rather than broader city-specific patterns, are driving these trends. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were significantly lower than the UK average, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000. These figures may reflect the area’s lower population density and the reduced presence of high-value assets commonly targeted in urban environments. The overall crime rate, while low, remains consistent with the area’s historical pattern of maintaining a crime profile that is markedly less intense than the national average, despite the seasonal influx of visitors and the associated challenges this brings.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting, other crime, and burglary each increasing by 100% compared to June. This surge in shoplifting may be linked to the summer festival season, which typically draws more foot traffic to local businesses. Conversely, crimes such as criminal damage and arson fell by 69.2%, potentially reflecting a reduction in vandalism during the summer months when community engagement is higher. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents was 31% below the UK average for this category, highlighting a marked divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour also remained 35% below the UK average, a consistent pattern that may be attributed to the area’s close-knit community structure. These variations illustrate how local factors—such as seasonal events and community dynamics—can influence crime patterns in ways distinct from the national picture.

Royal Wootton Bassett's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, an 18.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend in the area, where local crime management strategies may be contributing to sustained reductions. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 223 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When compared to the UK average, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower, with 47.7% fewer crimes than the national average. This disparity may be influenced by the area’s relatively small population, lower density, and the absence of major urban features that typically correlate with higher crime rates. The local population, which numbers 13,617, appears to benefit from a crime environment that is markedly less intense than the UK average, though the monthly exposure figure highlights that no area is entirely free from crime.