Warminster Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Warminster, 5.3 crimes were reported in October 2025—a rate 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This translates to a daily risk of roughly three crimes for the town’s 18,358 residents, a figure that feels even more manageable when considering the area’s built-up nature and proximity to Wiltshire’s rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 44.3% of all incidents, though they remained 14% below the UK average. This may reflect the town’s relatively small population and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Shoplifting, meanwhile, was 59% above the UK average, pointing to the influence of local retail hubs. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings and Halloween—likely amplified certain risks, such as anti-social behaviour and public order issues, though these were both significantly below national averages. The data suggests that while Warminster is not immune to crime, its character as a small, community-focused built-up area may contribute to its lower overall rate. The balance between property and violent crime also shifts seasonally, with October’s colder nights increasing the likelihood of indoor-related offences.

October 2025 saw a sharp 150% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal shifts in illicit activity. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80%, from 5 to 1, likely due to reduced daylight hours deterring thefts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (44.3% of total crimes), though they were 14% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as 59% above the UK rate, potentially linked to the town’s retail presence. Anti-social behaviour also remained 44% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community management may be effective. The 100% increase in robbery—a single incident—raises questions about transient activity patterns, though no further data is available to confirm this trend.

Warminster's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 15.7% drop from the previous month’s rate of 6.3. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into darker evenings, though Halloween’s proximity may have temporarily influenced activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the town’s size and its relatively low overall crime rate. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to Warminster’s population of 18,358, this means fewer than 100 residents experienced a crime directly, highlighting the town’s comparative safety. The contrast with the UK average—where 7.7 crimes occur per 1,000 residents—further illustrates the area’s distinct position, though local factors such as community engagement and rural proximity to Wiltshire may contribute to this gap.