Crime in Salisbury Harnham East: statistics, rates and trends
551 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Harnham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Salisbury Harnham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury Harnham East
- Types of crime in Salisbury Harnham East
- Salisbury Harnham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury Harnham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury Harnham East
- Demographics of Salisbury Harnham East
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Harnham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (120) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,425th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 551 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,951 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Harnham East peaked in the year to August 2019 (742 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (542). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 551 | 92.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 591 | 99.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 100.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 91.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 695 | 116.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 587 | 98.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 693 | 116.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 742 | 124.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 652 | 109.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury Harnham East recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (31% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 34 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 36.6 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 20.2 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 41 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury Harnham East; the highest is Salisbury St Edmund's (275.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Laverstock (35.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Harnham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -38% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +198% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +27% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | -6% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | -28% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -61% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | -23% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Salisbury Harnham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 108 |
| On or near Barnard Street | 39 |
| On or near Carmelite Way | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Hawksridge | 22 |
| On or near Culver Street | 21 |
| On or near Payne'S Hill | 21 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 19 |
| On or near Churchill Way South | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
Of the 431 crimes in Salisbury Harnham East with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Salisbury Harnham East has an estimated population of 5,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury Harnham East average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury Harnham East a safe place to live?
Salisbury Harnham East recorded 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,425th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Salisbury Harnham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Salisbury Harnham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Harnham East was down 7% on the year before: 551 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 591 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury Harnham East?
About 5,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury Harnham East?
Salisbury Harnham East 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.