Crime in Salisbury Harnham West: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Harnham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury Harnham West
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Harnham West
- About this data
186 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Harnham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury Harnham West has the 2,680th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 186 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,204 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Harnham West was highest in the year to July 2019 (238 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (164). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 186 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 177 | 55.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 164 | 51.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 178 | 55.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 198 | 61.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 215 | 67.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 192 | 59.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 238 | 74.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 234 | 73.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury Harnham West 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 anti-social behaviour (+19%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 21.8 | 0.64 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 13.7 | 0.90 | +19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +7% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.4 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +40% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury Harnham West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury Harnham West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury Harnham West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury Harnham West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury Harnham West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury Harnham West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury Harnham West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury Harnham West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury Harnham West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury Harnham West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury Harnham West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury Harnham West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury Harnham West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury Harnham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury Harnham West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury Harnham West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Harnham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +62% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +99% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +377% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | +19% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +47% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | +13% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -36% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | +43% |
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 Harnham West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Essex Square | 29 |
| On or near A3094 | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Kent Road | 13 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 13 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 13 |
| On or near Montague Road | 8 |
| On or near Chiselbury Grove | 7 |
| On or near Munks Close | 7 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury Harnham West 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 | 49 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Salisbury Harnham West has an estimated population of 3,204. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury Harnham West sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury Harnham West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Salisbury Harnham West a safe place to live?
Salisbury Harnham West recorded 58.1 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 Harnham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 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 5% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 177 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury Harnham West?
Salisbury Harnham West 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 Harnham West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.