Crime in Holt, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

234 crimes were recorded in Holt, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holt, Wiltshire has the 3,406th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Holt, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (279 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (216). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 Holt, 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+57%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Holt, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Holt, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Holt, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Holt, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Holt, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Holt, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Holt, Wiltshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Holt, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Holt, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Holt, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Holt, Wiltshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holt, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holt, 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.

Holt, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holt, Wiltshire sits in decile 7.2, 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 Holt, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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