Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett North in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Wootton Bassett North
- Types of crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North
- Royal Wootton Bassett North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Wootton Bassett North
- Demographics of Royal Wootton Bassett North
- Questions about crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (66) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,522 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North of any year here (394 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 394 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 290 | 52.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 257 | 46.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 338 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 382 | 69.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 392 | 71.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 60.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 311 | 56.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
Compared with England and Wales, Royal Wootton Bassett North recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (50% above the national rate), and notably less public order (32% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 56 and violence and sexual offences rose from 120 to 192.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +87% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Royal Wootton Bassett North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Wootton Bassett North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | 379 | 55.6 | -22% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -59% |
| Purton | 265 | 36.9 | -48% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -71% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -75% |
| Cricklade & Latton | 261 | 49.6 | -30% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | -55% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Manor House Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manor House Close | 37 |
| On or near Coxstalls | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near A3102 | 22 |
| On or near Lime Kiln | 21 |
| On or near B4042 | 17 |
| On or near Masefield | 16 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 15 |
| On or near Eveleigh Road | 13 |
| On or near Fairfield | 11 |
Of the 328 crimes in Royal Wootton Bassett North with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 21.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Royal Wootton Bassett North has an estimated population of 5,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royal Wootton Bassett North average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Royal Wootton Bassett North a safe place to live?
Royal Wootton Bassett North recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett North was up 36% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royal Wootton Bassett North?
About 5,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royal Wootton Bassett North?
Royal Wootton Bassett North 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.