Crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Alderbury & Whiteparish in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- Questions about crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
- About this data
147 crimes were recorded in Alderbury & Whiteparish in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 45 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alderbury & Whiteparish has the 3,707th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alderbury & Whiteparish | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 147 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,539 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish was highest in the year to July 2024 (199 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (131). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 147 | 32.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 131 | 28.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 199 | 43.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 144 | 31.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 152 | 33.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 172 | 37.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 141 | 31.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 156 | 34.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 162 | 35.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alderbury & Whiteparish 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 9.9 | 0.29 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +167% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.6 | 1.31 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -11% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -10% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -25% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +0% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.07 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alderbury & Whiteparish
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alderbury & Whiteparish, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alderbury & Whiteparish.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alderbury & Whiteparish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton & Ebble Valley | 344 | 60.5 | +87% |
| Redlynch & Landford | 142 | 30.7 | -5% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +191% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +164% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | +15% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +756% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | +79% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | +102% |
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 Alderbury & Whiteparish over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Pepperbox Rise | 9 |
| On or near Canal Lane | 6 |
| On or near Dean Lane | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Woodlea Grange | 5 |
| On or near Butter Furlong Road | 4 |
| On or near Green Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alderbury & Whiteparish 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 | 67 | 45.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 25 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Alderbury & Whiteparish has an estimated population of 4,539. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alderbury & Whiteparish sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alderbury & Whiteparish |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Alderbury & Whiteparish a safe place to live?
Alderbury & Whiteparish recorded 32.4 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 Alderbury & Whiteparish?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alderbury & Whiteparish was up 12% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 131 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alderbury & Whiteparish?
Alderbury & Whiteparish 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 Alderbury & Whiteparish. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.