Crime in Amesbury East & Bulford: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Amesbury East & Bulford in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Amesbury East & Bulford
- Questions about crime in Amesbury East & Bulford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (67) and public order (24) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,963rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Amesbury East & Bulford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 321 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,226 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury East & Bulford peaked in the year to August 2023 (491 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (288). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 321 | 51.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 323 | 51.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 288 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 491 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 458 | 73.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 415 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 429 | 68.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 407 | 65.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (58% below) and other theft (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 56 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 22.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Amesbury East & Bulford; the highest is Amesbury West (77.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley (27.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury East & Bulford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -15% |
| Amesbury West | 493 | 77.9 | +51% |
| Amesbury South | 339 | 56.5 | +10% |
| Avon Valley | 387 | 47.0 | -9% |
| Tidworth North & West | 510 | 55.6 | +8% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 177 | 27.2 | -47% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 385 | 60.3 | +17% |
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 250 | 43.1 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Amesbury East & Bulford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sutton Close” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Close | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Porton Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 11 |
| On or near Harrington Drive | 10 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 10 |
| On or near Winnipeg Road | 10 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 9 |
| On or near Dukes Way | 9 |
Of the 254 crimes in Amesbury East & Bulford with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Amesbury East & Bulford has an estimated population of 6,226 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amesbury East & Bulford average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Amesbury East & Bulford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amesbury East & Bulford a safe place to live?
Amesbury East & Bulford recorded 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,963rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amesbury East & Bulford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Amesbury East & Bulford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury East & Bulford was almost unchanged on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 323 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amesbury East & Bulford?
About 6,226 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amesbury East & Bulford?
Amesbury East & Bulford 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.