Crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish: statistics, rates and trends
150 crimes were recorded in Alderbury & Whiteparish in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish at a glance
- Crime trends in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- Types of crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- Alderbury & Whiteparish compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- Demographics of Alderbury & Whiteparish
- Questions about crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (45), criminal damage and arson (27) and burglary (22) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,686th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Alderbury & Whiteparish | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 150 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,539 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish peaked in the year to August 2024 (189 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (132). 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 | 150 | 33.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 132 | 29.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 189 | 41.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 153 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 157 | 34.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 173 | 38.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 134 | 29.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 160 | 35.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 161 | 35.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded notably more burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (71% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 53 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 9.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alderbury & Whiteparish; the highest is Salisbury St Edmund's (275.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redlynch & Landford (30.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alderbury & Whiteparish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton & Ebble Valley | 350 | 61.6 | +86% |
| Redlynch & Landford | 139 | 30.1 | -9% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +180% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +165% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | +9% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +734% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | +74% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | +101% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Alderbury & Whiteparish over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Pepperbox Rise | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Canal Lane | 6 |
| On or near Dean Lane | 5 |
| On or near Woodlea Grange | 5 |
| On or near Butter Furlong Road | 4 |
| On or near Green Close | 4 |
Of the 132 crimes in Alderbury & Whiteparish with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 49.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 22 | 16.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Alderbury & Whiteparish has an estimated population of 4,539 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alderbury & Whiteparish average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alderbury & Whiteparish | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alderbury & Whiteparish a safe place to live?
Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,686th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish was up 14% on the year before: 150 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 132 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alderbury & Whiteparish?
About 4,539 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alderbury & Whiteparish?
Alderbury & Whiteparish 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.