Crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village: statistics, rates and trends
428 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- Types of crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- About this data
428 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village has the 2,252nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 428 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,192 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village was highest in the year to July 2019 (503 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (399). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 428 | 69.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 399 | 64.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 455 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 459 | 74.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 478 | 77.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 452 | 73.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 466 | 75.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 503 | 81.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 445 | 71.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson. The largest increases were in public order (+48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 25.2 | 0.74 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 9.4 | 1.38 | +0% |
| Public order | 37 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.5 | 0.92 | +180% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +21% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -5% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 0.21 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +67% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | +20% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | -5% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +301% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -16% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +24% |
| Wilton | 295 | 60.3 | -13% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +36% |
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 Fisherton & Bemerton Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wilton Road | 29 |
| On or near Barnards Hill Drive | 27 |
| On or near Glyndebourne Close | 26 |
| On or near Festival Avenue | 25 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Crown Close | 19 |
| On or near Herbert Road | 19 |
| On or near Gainsborough Close | 18 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 16 |
| On or near Penruddock Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 28.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village has an estimated population of 6,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village a safe place to live?
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 69.1 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 Fisherton & Bemerton Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village was up 7% on the year before: 428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 399 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village?
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village 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 Fisherton & Bemerton Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.