Crime in Amesbury West: statistics, rates and trends
500 crimes were recorded in Amesbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Amesbury West
- Questions about crime in Amesbury West
- About this data
500 crimes were recorded in Amesbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amesbury West has the 1,883rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amesbury West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 500 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,327 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury West was highest in the year to July 2019 (738 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (489). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 500 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 521 | 82.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 489 | 77.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 563 | 89.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 687 | 108.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 635 | 100.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 683 | 108.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 738 | 116.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 643 | 101.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amesbury West 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 other theft (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-59%) and anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 33.0 | 0.96 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 15.2 | 0.99 | -12% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.9 | 1.19 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +22% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -59% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.82 | -15% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -18% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amesbury West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amesbury West recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amesbury West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amesbury West recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amesbury West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amesbury West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amesbury West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amesbury West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amesbury West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amesbury West recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amesbury West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amesbury West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amesbury West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amesbury West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amesbury West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amesbury West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amesbury West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amesbury West 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 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amesbury West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amesbury West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amesbury West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amesbury West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amesbury West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amesbury West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amesbury West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amesbury West 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amesbury West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amesbury West 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amesbury West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amesbury West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury South | 335 | 55.9 | -29% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 320 | 51.4 | -35% |
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -46% |
| Avon Valley | 396 | 48.1 | -39% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 393 | 61.6 | -22% |
| Till Valley | 123 | 35.0 | -56% |
| Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | 178 | 27.3 | -65% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -53% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jaggard View | 33 |
| On or near Haywain | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 27 |
| On or near Riverside Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Annetts Close | 22 |
| On or near Antrobus Road | 20 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amesbury West 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 | 138 | 27.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 16.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Amesbury West has an estimated population of 6,327. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amesbury West sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amesbury West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Amesbury West a safe place to live?
Amesbury West recorded 79.0 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Amesbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury West was down 4% on the year before: 500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 521 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amesbury West?
Amesbury West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.