Crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Bemerton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- Types of crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- Salisbury Bemerton Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
- About this data
451 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Bemerton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 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 208 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury Bemerton Heath has the 1,730th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury Bemerton Heath | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 451 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,428 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath was highest in the year to July 2025 (455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (257). Over the whole period it rose 75%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 451 | 83.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 455 | 83.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 440 | 81.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 449 | 82.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 76.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 367 | 67.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 330 | 60.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 257 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury Bemerton Heath 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 other theft (+15%).
The largest falls were in public order (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 38.3 | 1.12 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 17.9 | 1.16 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -26% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +15% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +18% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Salisbury Bemerton Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury Bemerton Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury Bemerton Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Bemerton Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | -17% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +39% |
| Wilton | 295 | 60.3 | -27% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | -21% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +234% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -30% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +3% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -55% |
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 Salisbury Bemerton Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 29 |
| On or near Adlam Way | 28 |
| On or near Rawlence Road | 27 |
| On or near Pinewood Close | 26 |
| On or near Cooks Close | 24 |
| On or near Winding Way | 23 |
| On or near Brodie Rise | 19 |
| On or near Maryland Close | 19 |
| On or near Western Way | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury Bemerton Heath 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 21.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 15.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Salisbury Bemerton Heath has an estimated population of 5,428. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury Bemerton Heath sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury Bemerton Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.7% |
| Social rented homes | 33.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Salisbury Bemerton Heath a safe place to live?
Salisbury Bemerton Heath recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Bemerton Heath was almost unchanged on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 455 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury Bemerton Heath?
Salisbury Bemerton Heath is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Salisbury Bemerton Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.