Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East: statistics, rates and trends

128 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett East in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.5 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 51 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Royal Wootton Bassett East has the 3,754th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East was highest in the year to July 2019 (238 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (105). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Royal Wootton Bassett East 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royal Wootton Bassett East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Royal Wootton Bassett East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royal Wootton Bassett East.

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 Royal Wootton Bassett East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royal Wootton Bassett East 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.

Royal Wootton Bassett East has an estimated population of 4,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royal Wootton Bassett East sits in decile 8.7, 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 Royal Wootton Bassett East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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