Crime in Amesbury South: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Amesbury South in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Amesbury South
- Questions about crime in Amesbury South
- About this data
335 crimes were recorded in Amesbury South in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amesbury South has the 2,786th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amesbury South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 335 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,997 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury South was highest in the year to July 2024 (358 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (136). Over the whole period it rose 77%, 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 | 335 | 55.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 307 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 358 | 59.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 207 | 34.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 136 | 22.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 171 | 28.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 138 | 23.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 205 | 34.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 189 | 31.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amesbury South 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 violence and sexual offences (+16%) and public order (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.2 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.2 | 0.76 | +121% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +10% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +71% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -42% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -14% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Amesbury South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amesbury South recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amesbury South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amesbury South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amesbury South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amesbury South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amesbury South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amesbury South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amesbury South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amesbury South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amesbury South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amesbury South recorded 12 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 up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amesbury South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amesbury South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amesbury South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amesbury South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amesbury South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amesbury South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amesbury South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amesbury South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amesbury South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amesbury South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amesbury South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amesbury South 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amesbury South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amesbury South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amesbury South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amesbury South 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amesbury South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amesbury South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury West | 500 | 79.0 | +41% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 320 | 51.4 | -8% |
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -24% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 393 | 61.6 | +10% |
| Avon Valley | 396 | 48.1 | -14% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 178 | 27.3 | -51% |
| Till Valley | 123 | 35.0 | -37% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -34% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Pouncette Close | 32 |
| On or near Denton Drive | 19 |
| On or near Haragon Drive | 19 |
| On or near Keel Close | 19 |
| On or near Sarsen Street | 19 |
| On or near Eleanor Drive | 17 |
| On or near Barnard Field | 14 |
| On or near Eyres Road | 12 |
| On or near Princess Way | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amesbury South 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 | 105 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 18.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 16.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Amesbury South has an estimated population of 5,997. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amesbury South sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amesbury South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Amesbury South a safe place to live?
Amesbury South recorded 55.9 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Amesbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury South was up 9% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 307 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amesbury South?
Amesbury South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.