Crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

96 crimes were recorded in Brinkworth, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 20.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 35 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brinkworth, Wiltshire has the 3,904th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (157 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (96). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brinkworth, Wiltshire 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brinkworth, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brinkworth, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brinkworth, Wiltshire.

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 Brinkworth, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brinkworth, Wiltshire 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.

Brinkworth, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brinkworth, Wiltshire sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Brinkworth, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.