Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East: statistics, rates and trends
124 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett East in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Wootton Bassett East
- Types of crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East
- Royal Wootton Bassett East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Wootton Bassett East
- Demographics of Royal Wootton Bassett East
- Questions about crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (47), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (16) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 124 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,192 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East peaked in the year to August 2019 (238 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (111). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 124 | 29.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 126 | 30.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 111 | 26.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 119 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 157 | 37.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 180 | 42.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 197 | 47.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 238 | 56.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 200 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 11.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Royal Wootton Bassett East; 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 Royal Wootton Bassett East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +141% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | +88% |
| Purton | 265 | 36.9 | +25% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -29% |
| Cricklade & Latton | 261 | 49.6 | +68% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -39% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | +8% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “M4” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near M4 | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Roebuck Close | 7 |
| On or near Lydiard Green | 6 |
| On or near Hook Street | 5 |
| On or near Broadtown Road | 4 |
| On or near High Mead | 4 |
| On or near Middle Ground | 4 |
| On or near Park Lane | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 99 crimes in Royal Wootton Bassett East with one. The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Royal Wootton Bassett East has an estimated population of 4,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royal Wootton Bassett East average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Royal Wootton Bassett East a safe place to live?
Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East was down 2% on the year before: 124 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 126 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royal Wootton Bassett East?
About 4,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royal Wootton Bassett East?
Royal Wootton Bassett 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.