Crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- Types of crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- Population and deprivation in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- Questions about crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
- About this data
393 crimes were recorded in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 176 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley has the 2,533rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 393 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,384 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley was highest in the year to July 2023 (506 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (307). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 393 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 400 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 307 | 48.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 506 | 79.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 466 | 73.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 54.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 359 | 56.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 383 | 60.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 333 | 52.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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. The largest increases were in public order (+95%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 27.6 | 0.81 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 12.7 | 0.83 | +37% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +95% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -22% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -20% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -46% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.08 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -40% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | +6% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +39% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +350% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +88% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | +35% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | +12% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +53% |
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 Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Davies Road | 26 |
| On or near Partridge Way | 25 |
| On or near Mitre Way | 21 |
| On or near Horse Barrow | 14 |
| On or near Dinnis Way | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Crosier Close | 12 |
| On or near Swales Grove | 12 |
| On or near Beauchamp Proctor Rise | 11 |
| On or near Hawker Avenue | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 20.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 15.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley has an estimated population of 6,384. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley a safe place to live?
Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley recorded 61.6 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 Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley was down 2% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 400 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?
Old Sarum & Lower Bourne 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 Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.