Royal Wootton Bassett Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Royal Wootton Bassett's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents and 26 cases. This category, while significant locally, remains 29% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 41.6% below the national average of 7.7, a figure that reflects a combination of low population density and effective community policing. Anti-social behaviour, at 11 cases, and criminal damage and arson, at eight, further shaped the profile, though both categories remain below UK benchmarks. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data, with October's darker evenings and Halloween potentially contributing to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. The area's crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where property crimes often dominate, and instead mirrors the characteristics of a small rural town with a strong sense of community. This dynamic is consistent with Wiltshire's broader trend of lower crime rates, though the rise in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for continued vigilance during transitional seasons. The balance between violent and property crimes—violent crimes accounting for over 40% of the total—suggests that localised factors, such as community events or temporary population movements, may be playing a role in shaping the monthly statistics.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson doubling from four to eight incidents—a 100% increase—potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with one reported incident compared to none in September, suggesting a possible correlation with increased overnight parking in residential areas. Meanwhile, drug-related offences fell by 25%, though this category remains well below the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes—26 incidents, 42.6% of the total—contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), where Royal Wootton Bassett's rate is 29% lower. Anti-social behaviour, at 11 incidents, also sits 37% below the national average, indicating that community cohesion may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents. For residents, the daily average of two crimes provides a tangible measure of local risk, though the overall safety profile remains strong compared to the UK.

Royal Wootton Bassett's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 10.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.0 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences stabilising while violent crimes remained the dominant category. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the localised nature of incidents rather than a surge in overall activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 223 residents, a rate that places the area significantly below national averages. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population context further highlights that, despite the rise, the area remains among the safest in the UK, with crime rates well below the national benchmark. The combination of low population density and community-focused policing likely contributes to this sustained safety profile, though the upward trend in specific categories warrants closer observation.