Crime in Purton, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

283 crimes were recorded in Purton, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (57% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Purton, Wiltshire has the 3,469th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Purton, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (285 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (168). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 Purton, 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+22%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Purton, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 57.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Purton, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Purton, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Purton, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Purton, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Purton, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Purton, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Purton, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Purton, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Purton, Wiltshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Purton, Wiltshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Purton, Wiltshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Purton, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 Purton, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Purton, 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 Purton, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Purton, 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.

Purton, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 7,187. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Purton, Wiltshire sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. 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 Purton, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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