Crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

226 crimes were recorded in Pewsey, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 92 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pewsey, Wiltshire has the 3,356th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (220). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pewsey, Wiltshire 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Pewsey, Wiltshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pewsey, Wiltshire 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pewsey, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pewsey, Wiltshire.

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 Pewsey, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pewsey, Wiltshire 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.

Pewsey, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,347. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pewsey, Wiltshire sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Pewsey, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.