Crime in Downton & Ebble Valley: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Downton & Ebble Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Downton & Ebble Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Downton & Ebble Valley
- Types of crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
- Downton & Ebble Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Downton & Ebble Valley
- Demographics of Downton & Ebble Valley
- Questions about crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,547th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Downton & Ebble Valley | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 350 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,682 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Downton & Ebble Valley peaked in the year to August 2022 (570 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 350 | 61.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 381 | 67.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 345 | 60.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 334 | 58.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 570 | 100.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 373 | 65.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 434 | 76.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 74.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 378 | 66.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 28 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Downton & Ebble Valley; the highest is Salisbury St Edmund's (275.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redlynch & Landford (30.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Downton & Ebble Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +50% |
| Alderbury & Whiteparish | 150 | 33.0 | -46% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -7% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +347% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +42% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +91% |
| Redlynch & Landford | 139 | 30.1 | -51% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Downton & Ebble Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 112 |
| On or near Harnham Trading Estate | 17 |
| On or near Church Hatch | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near Church Leat | 10 |
| On or near Charlotte Close | 8 |
| On or near Lower Road | 8 |
| On or near Moot Close | 8 |
| On or near Crossways Close | 7 |
| On or near The Borough | 7 |
Of the 292 crimes in Downton & Ebble Valley with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Downton & Ebble Valley has an estimated population of 5,682 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Downton & Ebble Valley average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Downton & Ebble Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Downton & Ebble Valley a safe place to live?
Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,547th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Downton & Ebble Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Downton & Ebble Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Downton & Ebble Valley was down 8% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Downton & Ebble Valley?
About 5,682 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Downton & Ebble Valley?
Downton & Ebble Valley 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.