Crime in Salisbury Milford: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Milford in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury Milford
- Questions about crime in Salisbury Milford
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Salisbury Milford in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury Milford has the 1,638th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury Milford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.6 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,491 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury Milford was highest in the year to July 2023 (580 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (470). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 470 | 85.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 576 | 104.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 549 | 100.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 580 | 105.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 526 | 95.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 493 | 89.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 471 | 85.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 498 | 90.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 471 | 85.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury Milford 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 21.9 | 2.64 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -31% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -35% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -11% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +200% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury Milford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury Milford recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury Milford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury Milford recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury Milford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury Milford recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury Milford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury Milford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury Milford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury Milford recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury Milford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury Milford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury Milford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury Milford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury Milford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury Milford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury Milford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury Milford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Salisbury Milford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Salisbury Milford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury Milford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury Milford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury Milford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury Milford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury Milford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury Milford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury Milford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury Milford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury Milford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury Milford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury Milford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -57% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +224% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | -24% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +35% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +10% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -32% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | -19% |
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 393 | 61.6 | -28% |
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 Milford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Bishopdown Road | 26 |
| On or near Farley Road | 21 |
| On or near Neville Close | 19 |
| On or near Seth Ward Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bourne Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Talbot Close | 14 |
| On or near Bourne Way | 13 |
| On or near Burnet Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 33.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 13.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
Salisbury Milford has an estimated population of 5,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury Milford sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury Milford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Salisbury Milford a safe place to live?
Salisbury Milford recorded 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Milford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (120).
Is crime in Salisbury Milford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Milford was down 18% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 576 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury Milford?
Salisbury Milford 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 Milford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.