Crime in Salisbury Milford: statistics, rates and trends
480 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Milford in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Salisbury Milford at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury Milford
- Types of crime in Salisbury Milford
- Salisbury Milford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury Milford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury Milford
- Demographics of Salisbury Milford
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Milford
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (129), violence and sexual offences (128) and anti-social behaviour (69) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Salisbury Milford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 480 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,491 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Milford peaked in the year to August 2023 (588 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (455). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 480 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 584 | 106.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 543 | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 588 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 94.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 502 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 459 | 83.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 455 | 82.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury Milford recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 106 to 69 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 129 | 23.5 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 23.3 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Public order | 42 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury Milford; 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 Milford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -59% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +215% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | -24% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +35% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +6% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -34% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | -19% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 385 | 60.3 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Salisbury Milford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Bishopdown Road | 30 |
| On or near Farley Road | 27 |
| On or near Talbot Close | 18 |
| On or near Seth Ward Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bourne Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Neville Close | 15 |
| On or near Avon Place | 12 |
| On or near Bourne Way | 12 |
Of the 411 crimes in Salisbury Milford with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 23.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Salisbury Milford has an estimated population of 5,491 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury Milford average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Salisbury Milford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury Milford a safe place to live?
Salisbury Milford recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Salisbury Milford?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (128).
Is crime in Salisbury Milford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Milford was down 18% on the year before: 480 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 584 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury Milford?
About 5,491 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury Milford?
Salisbury Milford 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.