Crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,191st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 439 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,192 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village peaked in the year to August 2019 (497 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (386). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 439 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 386 | 62.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 457 | 73.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 467 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 475 | 76.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 437 | 70.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 475 | 76.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 497 | 80.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 465 | 75.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (27% below) and anti-social behaviour (20% below). On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 36 and criminal damage and arson rose from 53 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village; the highest is Salisbury St Edmund's (275.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Salisbury Harnham West (57.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +66% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | +17% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | -6% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +289% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -19% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +23% |
| Wilton | 301 | 61.5 | -13% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wilton Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wilton Road | 35 |
| On or near Glyndebourne Close | 29 |
| On or near Barnards Hill Drive | 27 |
| On or near Festival Avenue | 25 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 22 |
| On or near Crown Close | 19 |
| On or near Herbert Road | 18 |
| On or near Gainsborough Close | 17 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 15 |
| On or near Penruddock Close | 14 |
Of the 363 crimes in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village has an estimated population of 6,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village a safe place to live?
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,191st 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 Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village was up 14% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village?
About 6,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village?
Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village 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.