Crime in Downton & Ebble Valley: statistics, rates and trends
344 crimes were recorded in Downton & Ebble Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Downton & Ebble Valley
- Questions about crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
- About this data
344 crimes were recorded in Downton & Ebble Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Downton & Ebble Valley has the 2,571st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Downton & Ebble Valley | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 344 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.5 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,682 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Downton & Ebble Valley was highest in the year to July 2022 (557 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (344). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 344 | 60.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 380 | 66.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 344 | 60.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 345 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 557 | 98.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 382 | 67.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 439 | 77.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 416 | 73.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 383 | 67.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Downton & Ebble Valley 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 increases were in other theft (+21%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and violence and sexual offences (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 20.2 | 0.59 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 9.9 | 0.64 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 8.1 | 1.19 | -12% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +21% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.75 | -44% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +267% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Downton & Ebble Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Downton & Ebble Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Downton & Ebble Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Downton & Ebble Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Downton & Ebble Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Downton & Ebble Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Downton & Ebble Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Downton & Ebble Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Downton & Ebble Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Downton & Ebble Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Downton & Ebble Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Downton & Ebble Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Downton & Ebble Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Downton & Ebble Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Downton & Ebble Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +55% |
| Alderbury & Whiteparish | 147 | 32.4 | -47% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -4% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +358% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +41% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +91% |
| Redlynch & Landford | 142 | 30.7 | -49% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -39% |
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 Downton & Ebble Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 106 |
| On or near Harnham Trading Estate | 17 |
| On or near Church Hatch | 16 |
| On or near Church Leat | 12 |
| On or near Lower Road | 9 |
| On or near Charlotte Close | 8 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 8 |
| On or near Wellworthy Drive | 8 |
| On or near Crossways Close | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Downton & Ebble Valley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 11.9% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Downton & Ebble Valley has an estimated population of 5,682. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Downton & Ebble Valley sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Downton & Ebble Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Downton & Ebble Valley a safe place to live?
Downton & Ebble Valley recorded 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Downton & Ebble Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Downton & Ebble Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Downton & Ebble Valley was down 9% on the year before: 344 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Downton & Ebble Valley?
Downton & Ebble Valley is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Downton & Ebble Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.