Royal Wootton Bassett Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Royal Wootton Bassett’s February 2026 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—42.2% below the UK average—reflects a generally low-level crime profile for a built-up area in Wiltshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46% of all incidents, with 23 reported cases. This category’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average, a figure that may be consistent with the town’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density community with limited nightlife. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common crime, contributing 18% of the total.7 per 1,000 is 23% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have contributed to the overall reduction in property crimes, which accounted for only 24% of the total (12 incidents), compared to the UK’s higher proportion of property-related offences. However, the stark contrast in certain categories, such as bicycle theft (1 incident, 0.1 per 1,000) being 150% above the UK average, highlights localised vulnerabilities. This anomaly may be linked to the town’s proximity to cycling routes or the timing of winter maintenance efforts, though further analysis would be required to confirm. The data underscores a mix of factors influencing crime patterns, from seasonal trends to the unique characteristics of the area, which appear to create a crime environment that is generally safer than the national average but with pockets of concern requiring targeted awareness.

February 2026 saw a stark 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported incident compared to none in January. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain by the return of cyclists to the area after winter, though no definitive causal link can be drawn. Public order offences also rose by 33.3%, from three to four incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall decline in crime. Violent crimes, however, fell by 36.1% month-on-month, from 36 to 23, reflecting a notable reduction in assaults and sexual offences. This decrease may be consistent with seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and lower foot traffic in the town centre. The town’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) is 27% below the UK average, while bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK rate of zero. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high bicycle usage, as this category has seen a significant spike.

Royal Wootton Bassett’s February 2026 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 35.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull, where reduced outdoor activity may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 272 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily, the town experienced an average of two crimes, a figure that, while notable, remains well below the UK average when scaled to its population. The contrast between the town’s current rate and the previous month’s highlights a shift in local crime dynamics, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 100% increase in bicycle theft—suggest evolving patterns that warrant attention. These figures, when considered alongside the town’s population of 13,617, illustrate a manageable level of crime, with most residents encountering no incidents throughout the month.