Crime in Purton, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
265 crimes were recorded in Purton, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Purton, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Purton, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Purton, Wiltshire
- Purton, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Purton, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Purton, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Purton, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Purton, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Purton, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 265 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,187 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Purton, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 265 | 36.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 292 | 40.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 210 | 29.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 222 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 228 | 31.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 225 | 31.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 167 | 23.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 219 | 30.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 31.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 21.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Purton, Wiltshire; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Purton, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -20% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +94% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +51% |
| Cricklade & Latton | 261 | 49.6 | +35% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | -13% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -43% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -51% |
| Malmesbury | 318 | 48.7 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Purton, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lower Mill” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Mill | 21 |
| On or near The Peak | 17 |
| On or near Newmans View | 15 |
| On or near Mustang Way | 14 |
| On or near Hoggs Lane | 12 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Marsh Close | 10 |
| On or near Dogridge | 7 |
| On or near Mill View | 7 |
Of the 241 crimes in Purton, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Purton, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 7,187 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Purton, Wiltshire average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Purton, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Purton, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Purton, Wiltshire recorded 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Purton, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Purton, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Purton, Wiltshire was down 9% on the year before: 265 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Purton, Wiltshire?
About 7,187 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Purton, Wiltshire?
Purton, 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.