Crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Aldbourne & Ramsbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Types of crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Aldbourne & Ramsbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Demographics of Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Questions about crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (92), anti-social behaviour (33), burglary (21) and other theft (21) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,705th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Aldbourne & Ramsbury | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,914 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury peaked in the year to August 2020 (266 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 225 | 32.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 207 | 29.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 165 | 23.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 214 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 195 | 28.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 246 | 35.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 266 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 236 | 34.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 241 | 34.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 33 and violence and sexual offences rose from 70 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 13.3 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aldbourne & Ramsbury; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Pewsey Vale West (27.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldbourne & Ramsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough East | 195 | 46.1 | +42% |
| Marlborough West | 392 | 60.4 | +85% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 181 | 31.6 | -3% |
| Pewsey | 228 | 42.6 | +31% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -9% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 150 | 27.2 | -17% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +71% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +119% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Aldbourne & Ramsbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Kennet Valley Mews | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Townfield | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Hillwood Road | 8 |
| On or near Baydon Road | 7 |
| On or near Hawkins Road | 7 |
| On or near Whitley Road | 7 |
| On or near Knowledge Hill | 6 |
Of the 192 crimes in Aldbourne & Ramsbury with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Aldbourne & Ramsbury has an estimated population of 6,914 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldbourne & Ramsbury average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aldbourne & Ramsbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldbourne & Ramsbury a safe place to live?
Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,705th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury was up 9% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 207 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldbourne & Ramsbury?
About 6,914 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldbourne & Ramsbury?
Aldbourne & Ramsbury is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.