Crime in Amesbury West: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in Amesbury West in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amesbury West at a glance
- Crime trends in Amesbury West
- Types of crime in Amesbury West
- Amesbury West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amesbury West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amesbury West
- Demographics of Amesbury West
- Questions about crime in Amesbury West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (208), anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (43) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,917th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Amesbury West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 493 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,327 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury West peaked in the year to August 2019 (752 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (487). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 493 | 77.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 522 | 82.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 487 | 77.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 543 | 85.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 688 | 108.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 633 | 100.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 668 | 105.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 752 | 118.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 665 | 105.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (30% below) and other theft (22% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 62 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 32.9 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Amesbury West has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury South | 339 | 56.5 | -27% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 321 | 51.6 | -34% |
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -44% |
| Avon Valley | 387 | 47.0 | -40% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 385 | 60.3 | -23% |
| Till Valley | 125 | 35.6 | -54% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 177 | 27.2 | -65% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Amesbury West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jaggard View” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jaggard View | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Haywain | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 25 |
| On or near Annetts Close | 24 |
| On or near Riverside Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Antrobus Road | 19 |
| On or near Lumley Walk | 14 |
Of the 397 crimes in Amesbury West with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Amesbury West has an estimated population of 6,327 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amesbury West average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Amesbury West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amesbury West a safe place to live?
Amesbury West recorded 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,917th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amesbury West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Amesbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury West was down 6% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amesbury West?
About 6,327 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amesbury West?
Amesbury West 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.