Crime in Marlborough West: statistics, rates and trends
373 crimes were recorded in Marlborough West in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marlborough West
- Questions about crime in Marlborough West
- About this data
373 crimes were recorded in Marlborough West in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marlborough West has the 2,717th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marlborough West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 373 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,494 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marlborough West was highest in the year to July 2019 (558 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (373). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 373 | 57.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 393 | 60.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 427 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 394 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 407 | 62.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 455 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 60.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 558 | 85.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 476 | 73.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marlborough West 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 12.5 | 0.36 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 11.9 | 1.43 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +45% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +115% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.2 | 0.84 | -32% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -40% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +75% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +200% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marlborough West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marlborough West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marlborough West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marlborough West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marlborough West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marlborough West recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marlborough West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marlborough West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marlborough West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marlborough West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marlborough West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marlborough West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marlborough West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marlborough West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marlborough West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marlborough West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marlborough West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marlborough West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marlborough West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marlborough West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marlborough West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marlborough West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marlborough West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marlborough West 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marlborough West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marlborough West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marlborough West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marlborough West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marlborough West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marlborough West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marlborough West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough East | 191 | 45.2 | -21% |
| Pewsey | 226 | 42.3 | -26% |
| Aldbourne & Ramsbury | 230 | 33.3 | -42% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 153 | 27.7 | -52% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 186 | 32.5 | -43% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 367 | 53.9 | -6% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 377 | 68.3 | +19% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 128 | 30.5 | -47% |
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 Marlborough West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Eric Leader Close | 13 |
| On or near Pewsey Road | 13 |
| On or near George Lane | 12 |
| On or near Silverless Street | 12 |
| On or near Green Street | 10 |
| On or near Gunsite Road | 10 |
| On or near Upper Church Fields | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marlborough West 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 | 113 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 19.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 13.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Marlborough West has an estimated population of 6,494. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marlborough West sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marlborough West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Marlborough West a safe place to live?
Marlborough West recorded 57.4 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 Marlborough West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (77).
Is crime in Marlborough West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marlborough West was down 5% on the year before: 373 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 393 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marlborough West?
Marlborough West 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 Marlborough West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.