Crime in Amesbury South: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Amesbury South in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amesbury South at a glance
- Crime trends in Amesbury South
- Types of crime in Amesbury South
- Amesbury South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amesbury South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amesbury South
- Demographics of Amesbury South
- Questions about crime in Amesbury South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,753rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Amesbury South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 339 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,997 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury South peaked in the year to August 2024 (351 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (128). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 70%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 339 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 52.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 351 | 58.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 222 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 128 | 21.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 176 | 29.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 143 | 23.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 188 | 31.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 200 | 33.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (37% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 127 to 156.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 25 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Amesbury South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury West | 493 | 77.9 | +38% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 321 | 51.6 | -9% |
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -22% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 385 | 60.3 | +7% |
| Avon Valley | 387 | 47.0 | -17% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 177 | 27.2 | -52% |
| Till Valley | 125 | 35.6 | -37% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Amesbury South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Pouncette Close | 31 |
| On or near Denton Drive | 19 |
| On or near Haragon Drive | 19 |
| On or near Keel Close | 19 |
| On or near Eleanor Drive | 17 |
| On or near Barnard Field | 16 |
| On or near Eyres Road | 14 |
| On or near Sarsen Street | 13 |
| On or near Margarets Close | 9 |
Of the 274 crimes in Amesbury South with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 21.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Amesbury South has an estimated population of 5,997 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (5.6%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (7.1%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amesbury South average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Amesbury South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amesbury South a safe place to live?
Amesbury South recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,753rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amesbury South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Amesbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury South was up 7% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amesbury South?
About 5,997 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amesbury South?
Amesbury South 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.