Crime in Redlynch & Landford: statistics, rates and trends
139 crimes were recorded in Redlynch & Landford in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Redlynch & Landford at a glance
- Crime trends in Redlynch & Landford
- Types of crime in Redlynch & Landford
- Redlynch & Landford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redlynch & Landford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redlynch & Landford
- Demographics of Redlynch & Landford
- Questions about crime in Redlynch & Landford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (65), anti-social behaviour (25) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Redlynch & Landford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 139 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,620 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redlynch & Landford peaked in the year to August 2019 (203 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (120). 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 | 139 | 30.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 151 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 30.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 160 | 34.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 182 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 146 | 31.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 201 | 43.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 203 | 43.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 120 | 26.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 44 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 14.1 | 34.2 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Redlynch & Landford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redlynch & Landford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbury & Whiteparish | 150 | 33.0 | +10% |
| Downton & Ebble Valley | 350 | 61.6 | +105% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +208% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | +91% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +191% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +816% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | +19% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +291% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Redlynch & Landford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lyndhurst Road” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 22 |
| On or near Giles Lane | 17 |
| On or near North Common Lane | 13 |
| On or near The Close | 9 |
| On or near New Road | 8 |
| On or near Foundry Road | 5 |
| On or near Stock Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Drove | 4 |
| On or near Latchmoor Drove | 3 |
| On or near Lyburn Road | 3 |
Of the 114 crimes in Redlynch & Landford with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Redlynch & Landford has an estimated population of 4,620 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redlynch & Landford average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redlynch & Landford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redlynch & Landford a safe place to live?
Redlynch & Landford recorded 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Redlynch & Landford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Redlynch & Landford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redlynch & Landford was down 8% on the year before: 139 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 151 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redlynch & Landford?
About 4,620 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redlynch & Landford?
Redlynch & Landford 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.