Crime in Pewsey Vale East: statistics, rates and trends
181 crimes were recorded in Pewsey Vale East in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pewsey Vale East at a glance
- Crime trends in Pewsey Vale East
- Types of crime in Pewsey Vale East
- Pewsey Vale East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pewsey Vale East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pewsey Vale East
- Demographics of Pewsey Vale East
- Questions about crime in Pewsey Vale East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (65), anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pewsey Vale East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 181 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,722 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pewsey Vale East peaked in the year to August 2019 (224 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (169). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 181 | 31.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 169 | 29.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 220 | 38.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 204 | 35.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 201 | 35.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 189 | 33.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 194 | 33.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 39.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 30.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| 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 (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 53 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.4 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pewsey Vale East; 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 Vale East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewsey | 228 | 42.6 | +35% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 417 | 84.7 | +168% |
| Marlborough East | 195 | 46.1 | +46% |
| Aldbourne & Ramsbury | 225 | 32.5 | +3% |
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 250 | 43.1 | +36% |
| Tidworth North & West | 510 | 55.6 | +76% |
| Marlborough West | 392 | 60.4 | +91% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 150 | 27.2 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Pewsey Vale East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Hollow Lane | 9 |
| On or near Shawgrove | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Farm Lane | 6 |
| On or near Croft Corner | 5 |
| On or near Dummer Lane | 5 |
| On or near Forest Lane | 5 |
| On or near Crofton Road | 4 |
Of the 157 crimes in Pewsey Vale East with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Pewsey Vale East has an estimated population of 5,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pewsey Vale East average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pewsey Vale East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pewsey Vale East a safe place to live?
Pewsey Vale East recorded 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pewsey Vale East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Pewsey Vale East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pewsey Vale East was up 7% on the year before: 181 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 169 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pewsey Vale East?
About 5,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pewsey Vale East?
Pewsey Vale East 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.