Crime in Nadder Valley: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Nadder Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nadder Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Nadder Valley
- Types of crime in Nadder Valley
- Nadder Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nadder Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nadder Valley
- Population and deprivation in Nadder Valley
- Questions about crime in Nadder Valley
- About this data
310 crimes were recorded in Nadder Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was criminal damage and arson, with 67 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nadder Valley has the 2,868th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nadder Valley | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,769 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nadder Valley was highest in the year to July 2022 (358 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (244). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 310 | 53.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 244 | 42.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 259 | 44.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 260 | 45.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 358 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 271 | 47.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 252 | 43.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 278 | 48.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 286 | 49.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nadder Valley 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+109%) and criminal damage and arson (+56%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 11.6 | 1.71 | +56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.3 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Burglary | 48 | 8.3 | 2.35 | +109% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -11% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +300% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Criminal damage and arson in Nadder Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nadder Valley recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Nadder Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nadder Valley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nadder Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nadder Valley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nadder Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nadder Valley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nadder Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nadder Valley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nadder Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nadder Valley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nadder Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nadder Valley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nadder Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nadder Valley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nadder Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nadder Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nadder Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nadder Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nadder Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nadder Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nadder Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nadder Valley 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nadder Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nadder Valley 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nadder Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nadder Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nadder Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisbury | 262 | 53.3 | -1% |
| Fovant & Chalke Valley | 152 | 50.4 | -6% |
| Wylye Valley | 257 | 51.2 | -5% |
| Wilton | 295 | 60.3 | +12% |
| Till Valley | 123 | 35.0 | -35% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | +55% |
| Warminster East | 613 | 129.0 | +140% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | +29% |
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 Nadder Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salisbury Road | 20 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Millbrook Lane | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near B3089 | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Riverside Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Wise Lane | 10 |
| On or near Duck Street | 9 |
| On or near Hindon Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nadder Valley 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 | 168 | 54.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Nadder Valley has an estimated population of 5,769. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nadder Valley sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nadder Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Nadder Valley a safe place to live?
Nadder Valley recorded 53.7 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 Nadder Valley?
Criminal damage and arson was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (65).
Is crime in Nadder Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nadder Valley was up 27% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nadder Valley?
Nadder Valley 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 Nadder Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.