Crime in Marlborough West: statistics, rates and trends
392 crimes were recorded in Marlborough West in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marlborough West at a glance
- Crime trends in Marlborough West
- Types of crime in Marlborough West
- Marlborough West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marlborough West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marlborough West
- Demographics of Marlborough West
- Questions about crime in Marlborough West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (80) and shoplifting (79) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,602nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Marlborough West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 392 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,494 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marlborough West peaked in the year to August 2019 (569 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (373). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 392 | 60.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 373 | 57.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 430 | 66.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 406 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 406 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 441 | 67.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 381 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 471 | 72.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Marlborough West recorded notably more shoplifting (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 80 and public order rose from 25 to 29, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 36 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 13.1 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 12.2 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marlborough West; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Pewsey Vale West (27.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marlborough West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough East | 195 | 46.1 | -24% |
| Pewsey | 228 | 42.6 | -29% |
| Aldbourne & Ramsbury | 225 | 32.5 | -46% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 150 | 27.2 | -55% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 181 | 31.6 | -48% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | -8% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +18% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Marlborough West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near High Street | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Pewsey Road | 14 |
| On or near Eric Leader Close | 13 |
| On or near Silverless Street | 13 |
| On or near George Lane | 12 |
| On or near Gunsite Road | 11 |
| On or near Green Street | 10 |
| On or near The Parade | 9 |
Of the 312 crimes in Marlborough West with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 18.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Marlborough West has an estimated population of 6,494 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.6%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marlborough West average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marlborough West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marlborough West a safe place to live?
Marlborough West recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,602nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Marlborough West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Marlborough West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marlborough West was up 5% on the year before: 392 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marlborough West?
About 6,494 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marlborough West?
Marlborough West 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.