Crime in Minety, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
156 crimes were recorded in Minety, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Minety, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Minety, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Minety, Wiltshire
- Minety, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Minety, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Minety, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Minety, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Minety, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (56), anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Minety, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 156 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.0 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,872 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Minety, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (189 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (130). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 156 | 32.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 130 | 26.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 34.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 149 | 30.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 141 | 28.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 149 | 30.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 156 | 32.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 189 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 155 | 31.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 46 to 56, while anti-social behaviour fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 11.5 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Minety, Wiltshire; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minety, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade & Latton | 261 | 49.6 | +55% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -43% |
| Malmesbury | 318 | 48.7 | +52% |
| Purton | 265 | 36.9 | +15% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +123% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -8% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +74% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Minety, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cotswold Airport” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cotswold Airport | 18 |
| On or near The Common | 9 |
| On or near B4696 | 8 |
| On or near Bendy Bow | 7 |
| On or near Brookside | 7 |
| On or near Gooselands | 6 |
| On or near Bourne Lake Park | 5 |
| On or near Crudwell Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Green | 5 |
| On or near Days Court | 4 |
Of the 136 crimes in Minety, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 37 | 27.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 23.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Minety, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Minety, Wiltshire average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Minety, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Minety, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Minety, Wiltshire recorded 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Minety, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Minety, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minety, Wiltshire was up 20% on the year before: 156 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Minety, Wiltshire?
About 4,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Minety, Wiltshire?
Minety, 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.