Royal Wootton Bassett Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a continuation of Royal Wootton Bassett’s position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—32.1% below the national average. This rate, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a combination of low population density and the characteristics of a rural commuter town within Wiltshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.3% of all incidents, though this rate remained 13% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed closely, with the latter category standing out as 72% above the UK average, suggesting localized issues that may be tied to the area’s infrastructure or seasonal activities. Seasonal context plays a role in these patterns: as June marks the start of the summer season, increased foot traffic and tourism—common in Wiltshire’s rural and historic sites—may contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types. However, the overall decline in crime compared to the previous month indicates a stable trend, with property crimes remaining significantly lower than violent offences. The area’s crime profile underscores the importance of balancing local initiatives with broader national comparisons, as its unique demographic and geographic factors shape distinct patterns that differ from larger urban centres.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), drugs-related offences (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), reflecting shifts in local activity patterns. These rises occurred alongside steep declines in other crime (-88.9%) and other theft (-80%), suggesting fluctuating pressures across different categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 45.3% of all incidents, though this rate was 13% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson stood out as 72% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall low crime profile. The month-on-month changes highlight the volatility of specific offence types, with vehicle crime surging despite the area’s generally low property crime rates. Residents may find the 2% drop in the overall crime rate from May to June a reassuring sign, though the rise in drugs-related offences could signal emerging local challenges.

Royal Wootton Bassett’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This continued downward trend aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 13,617. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the UK’s broader crime profile, the area’s rate remains 32.1% below the national average, highlighting its relative safety. However, the balance of crime types—particularly the spike in vehicle crime and drugs-related offences—suggests local factors may be influencing specific categories. The population context also reveals that, despite low overall rates, the concentration of certain offences may warrant targeted local monitoring.