Crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Pewsey, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Pewsey, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire
- Pewsey, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pewsey, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Pewsey, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (93), criminal damage and arson (38) and anti-social behaviour (37) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,343rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Pewsey, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 228 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,347 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (224). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 228 | 42.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 259 | 48.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 224 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 326 | 61.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 58.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 315 | 58.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 53.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 275 | 51.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 320 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 38, while violence and sexual offences fell from 120 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pewsey, Wiltshire; the highest is Ludgershall North & Rural (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Pewsey Vale West (27.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pewsey, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewsey Vale West | 150 | 27.2 | -36% |
| Marlborough East | 195 | 46.1 | +8% |
| Marlborough West | 392 | 60.4 | +42% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 181 | 31.6 | -26% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 417 | 84.7 | +99% |
| Tidworth North & West | 510 | 55.6 | +30% |
| Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | 193 | 37.8 | -11% |
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 250 | 43.1 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Pewsey, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Aston Close | 19 |
| On or near Cygnet Place | 8 |
| On or near Green Drove | 8 |
| On or near The Links | 8 |
| On or near The New Severalls | 8 |
| On or near Broadfields | 7 |
| On or near Hospital | 7 |
| On or near Little Island | 7 |
| On or near Rawlins Road | 7 |
Of the 191 crimes in Pewsey, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 23.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Pewsey, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 5,347 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pewsey, Wiltshire average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pewsey, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pewsey, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Pewsey, Wiltshire recorded 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,343rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pewsey, Wiltshire was down 12% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 259 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pewsey, Wiltshire?
About 5,347 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pewsey, Wiltshire?
Pewsey, 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.