Crime in Holt, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
237 crimes were recorded in Holt, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holt, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Holt, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Holt, Wiltshire
- Holt, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holt, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holt, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Holt, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Holt, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (95), anti-social behaviour (61) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,383rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Holt, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 237 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,709 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holt, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (282 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (224). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 237 | 41.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 224 | 39.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 261 | 45.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 230 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 46.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 282 | 49.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 281 | 49.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 240 | 42.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 266 | 46.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 16.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Holt, Wiltshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holt, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | +9% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +198% |
| Bradford-on-Avon South | 289 | 64.2 | +55% |
| Bradford-on-Avon North | 265 | 43.6 | +5% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 454 | 54.1 | +30% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | +4% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +482% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Holt, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Terrace” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Navigator Close | 14 |
| On or near Tudor Drive | 14 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 12 |
| On or near Blackthorn Way | 11 |
| On or near Cottles Barton | 9 |
| On or near Elm Close | 8 |
| On or near Marina Drive | 8 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 7 |
| On or near Coombe Lane | 6 |
Of the 176 crimes in Holt, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 22.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Holt, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,709 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (16%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holt, Wiltshire average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holt, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holt, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Holt, Wiltshire recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,383rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holt, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Holt, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holt, Wiltshire was up 6% on the year before: 237 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holt, Wiltshire?
About 5,709 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holt, Wiltshire?
Holt, 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.