Crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Bowerhill, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- Bowerhill, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (35), burglary (10) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bowerhill, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 170 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,472 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2022 (354 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (155). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 170 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 155 | 34.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 219 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 316 | 70.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 354 | 79.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 304 | 68.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 64.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 261 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 241 | 53.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bowerhill, Wiltshire; the highest is Melksham Forest (96.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Devizes Rural West (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowerhill, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham South | 377 | 93.9 | +147% |
| Melksham East | 268 | 44.1 | +16% |
| Melksham Forest | 587 | 96.1 | +153% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 454 | 54.1 | +42% |
| Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | 183 | 46.1 | +21% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | +19% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | +9% |
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Bowerhill, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belvedere Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belvedere Road | 18 |
| On or near Pathfinder Way | 16 |
| On or near Brabazon Way | 13 |
| On or near Mallard Close | 13 |
| On or near Lovage Lane | 11 |
| On or near Basil Drive | 9 |
| On or near Blueberry Road | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Tangmere Close | 6 |
| On or near Bath Road | 5 |
Of the 135 crimes in Bowerhill, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Bowerhill, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bowerhill, Wiltshire average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bowerhill, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bowerhill, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Bowerhill, Wiltshire recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowerhill, Wiltshire was up 10% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 155 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bowerhill, Wiltshire?
About 4,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bowerhill, Wiltshire?
Bowerhill, Wiltshire 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.