Crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway: statistics, rates and trends
292 crimes were recorded in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- Types of crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- Bromham, Rowde & Roundway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- Demographics of Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- Questions about crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (103), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 292 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,179 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway peaked in the year to August 2021 (378 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (248). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 292 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 307 | 59.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 287 | 55.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 297 | 57.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 343 | 66.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 378 | 73.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 354 | 68.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 355 | 68.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 248 | 47.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (42% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 19.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromham, Rowde & Roundway; the highest is Devizes North (202.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Devizes Rural West (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromham, Rowde & Roundway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes North | 678 | 202.6 | +259% |
| Devizes South | 315 | 71.7 | +27% |
| Devizes East | 525 | 66.4 | +18% |
| Devizes Rural West | 103 | 33.8 | -40% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -33% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | -28% |
| Melksham East | 268 | 44.1 | -22% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Le Marchant Close” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Le Marchant Close | 32 |
| On or near Flax Mill Park | 30 |
| On or near Palmer Road | 25 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 18 |
| On or near Combe Walk | 17 |
| On or near Quakers Road | 17 |
| On or near Braeside Close | 14 |
| On or near Highfield | 14 |
| On or near Kingsmanor Wharf | 10 |
| On or near Folly Road | 9 |
Of the 229 crimes in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bromham, Rowde & Roundway has an estimated population of 5,179 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromham, Rowde & Roundway average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bromham, Rowde & Roundway a safe place to live?
Bromham, Rowde & Roundway recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway was down 5% on the year before: 292 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromham, Rowde & Roundway?
About 5,179 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromham, Rowde & Roundway?
Bromham, Rowde & Roundway 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.