Crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury: statistics, rates and trends
230 crimes were recorded in Aldbourne & Ramsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Questions about crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- About this data
230 crimes were recorded in Aldbourne & Ramsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldbourne & Ramsbury has the 3,677th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aldbourne & Ramsbury | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 230 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.3 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,914 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (278 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (168). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 230 | 33.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 200 | 28.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 168 | 24.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 212 | 30.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 198 | 28.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 245 | 35.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 278 | 40.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 226 | 32.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 249 | 36.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldbourne & Ramsbury over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 13.6 | 0.40 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.3 | 0.28 | +25% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -8% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +16% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +67% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -74% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aldbourne & Ramsbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldbourne & Ramsbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldbourne & Ramsbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldbourne & Ramsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough East | 191 | 45.2 | +36% |
| Marlborough West | 373 | 57.4 | +73% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 186 | 32.5 | -2% |
| Pewsey | 226 | 42.3 | +27% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 128 | 30.5 | -8% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 153 | 27.7 | -17% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 367 | 53.9 | +62% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 377 | 68.3 | +105% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldbourne & Ramsbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Kennet Valley Mews | 10 |
| On or near Baydon Road | 9 |
| On or near Hawkins Road | 8 |
| On or near Hillwood Road | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near Knowledge Hill | 6 |
| On or near Liddiards Green | 6 |
| On or near St George'S Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldbourne & Ramsbury over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 27.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Aldbourne & Ramsbury has an estimated population of 6,914. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldbourne & Ramsbury sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aldbourne & Ramsbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Aldbourne & Ramsbury a safe place to live?
Aldbourne & Ramsbury recorded 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldbourne & Ramsbury was up 15% on the year before: 230 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aldbourne & Ramsbury?
Aldbourne & Ramsbury is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldbourne & Ramsbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.