Crime in Salisbury Harnham West: statistics, rates and trends
184 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Harnham West in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Salisbury Harnham West at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury Harnham West
- Types of crime in Salisbury Harnham West
- Salisbury Harnham West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury Harnham West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury Harnham West
- Demographics of Salisbury Harnham West
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Harnham West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (69), anti-social behaviour (44) and other theft (17) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,720th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 184 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,204 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Harnham West peaked in the year to August 2018 (241 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (159). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 184 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 177 | 55.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 159 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 178 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 200 | 62.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 203 | 63.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 190 | 59.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 238 | 74.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 241 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (37% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 34 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 21.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Other theft | 17 | 5.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury Harnham West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +61% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +105% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +380% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | +23% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +52% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | +16% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -37% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Salisbury Harnham West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Essex Square” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Essex Square | 29 |
| On or near A3094 | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 13 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 13 |
| On or near Kent Road | 11 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 8 |
| On or near Chiselbury Grove | 7 |
| On or near Montague Road | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
Of the 140 crimes in Salisbury Harnham West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
Salisbury Harnham West has an estimated population of 3,204 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury Harnham West average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury Harnham West a safe place to live?
Salisbury Harnham West recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,720th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Salisbury Harnham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Salisbury Harnham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Harnham West was up 4% on the year before: 184 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 177 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury Harnham West?
About 3,204 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury Harnham West?
Salisbury Harnham West 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.