Crime in Amesbury East & Bulford: statistics, rates and trends
320 crimes were recorded in Amesbury East & Bulford in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Amesbury East & Bulford at a glance
- Crime trends in Amesbury East & Bulford
- Types of crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
- Amesbury East & Bulford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amesbury East & Bulford
- Population and deprivation in Amesbury East & Bulford
- Questions about crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
- About this data
320 crimes were recorded in Amesbury East & Bulford in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amesbury East & Bulford has the 2,966th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amesbury East & Bulford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 320 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,226 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury East & Bulford was highest in the year to July 2023 (525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (297). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 320 | 51.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 315 | 50.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 297 | 47.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 525 | 84.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 446 | 71.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 396 | 63.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 417 | 67.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 434 | 69.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 394 | 63.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amesbury East & Bulford 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 anti-social behaviour (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 20.4 | 0.60 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +35% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +26% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -75% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amesbury East & Bulford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amesbury East & Bulford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amesbury East & Bulford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amesbury East & Bulford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amesbury East & Bulford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amesbury East & Bulford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amesbury East & Bulford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amesbury East & Bulford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amesbury East & Bulford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amesbury East & Bulford 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amesbury East & Bulford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amesbury East & Bulford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amesbury East & Bulford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury East & Bulford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -17% |
| Amesbury West | 500 | 79.0 | +54% |
| Amesbury South | 335 | 55.9 | +9% |
| Avon Valley | 396 | 48.1 | -6% |
| Tidworth North & West | 558 | 60.8 | +18% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 178 | 27.3 | -47% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 393 | 61.6 | +20% |
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 257 | 44.4 | -14% |
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 Amesbury East & Bulford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Close | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Porton Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Winnipeg Road | 11 |
| On or near Harrington Drive | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 10 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 9 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 8 |
| On or near Dukes Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amesbury East & Bulford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 21.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 15.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Amesbury East & Bulford has an estimated population of 6,226. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amesbury East & Bulford sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amesbury East & Bulford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 46.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Amesbury East & Bulford a safe place to live?
Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 51.4 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 Amesbury East & Bulford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Amesbury East & Bulford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury East & Bulford was up 2% on the year before: 320 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 315 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amesbury East & Bulford?
Amesbury East & Bulford 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 Amesbury East & Bulford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.