Crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
87 crimes were recorded in Brinkworth, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 18.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- Brinkworth, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (36), anti-social behaviour (12) and public order (9) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,908th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Brinkworth, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 87 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 18.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,794 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire of any year here (87 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 87 | 18.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 124 | 25.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 116 | 24.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 107 | 22.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 137 | 28.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 123 | 25.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 111 | 23.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 131 | 27.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 156 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (78% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 46 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 7.5 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Brinkworth, Wiltshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinkworth, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 318 | 48.7 | +168% |
| Kington | 220 | 42.3 | +133% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | +15% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | +76% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +206% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +293% |
| Sherston | 131 | 27.5 | +51% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Brinkworth, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (8).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Dauntsey Road | 7 |
| On or near Charlton Road | 6 |
| On or near Tetbury Lane | 5 |
| On or near Crossways | 4 |
| On or near School Hill | 4 |
| On or near The Causeway | 4 |
| On or near Olivemead Lane | 3 |
| On or near Pikefield Crescent | 3 |
| On or near The Crescent | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 75 crimes in Brinkworth, Wiltshire with one. The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 24 | 32.0% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 21 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
Brinkworth, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brinkworth, Wiltshire average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brinkworth, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brinkworth, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,908th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 36 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (12).
Is crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire was down 30% on the year before: 87 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 124 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brinkworth, Wiltshire?
About 4,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brinkworth, Wiltshire?
Brinkworth, 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.