Crime in Salisbury St Edmund's: statistics, rates and trends
1,420 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Edmund's in the 12 months to August 2026, 275.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Salisbury St Edmund's at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury St Edmund's
- Types of crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
- Salisbury St Edmund's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury St Edmund's
- Demographics of Salisbury St Edmund's
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (436), anti-social behaviour (339) and shoplifting (174) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 95th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Salisbury St Edmund's | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,420 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 275.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,152 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Edmund's peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,921 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,372). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,420 | 275.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,461 | 283.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,472 | 285.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,405 | 272.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,574 | 305.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,372 | 266.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,557 | 302.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,855 | 360.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,921 | 372.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury St Edmund's recorded notably more bicycle theft (9.2 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (4.3 times the national rate) and public order (4.0 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 34 and bicycle theft rose from 30 to 39, while other theft fell from 78 to 64 and shoplifting fell from 208 to 174.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 84.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 339 | 65.8 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 33.8 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Public order | 139 | 27.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 19.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 64 | 12.4 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 7.6 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Drugs | 34 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Other crime | 28 | 5.4 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 2.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Salisbury St Edmund's has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury St Edmund's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | -68% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | -57% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | -76% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | -66% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -79% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -87% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | -74% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | -70% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Salisbury St Edmund's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Street” (202).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 202 |
| On or near Minster Street | 149 |
| On or near Chipper Lane | 116 |
| On or near St Thomas Square | 89 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 84 |
| On or near Rollestone Street | 62 |
| On or near New Canal | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near High Street | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
Of the 1,081 crimes in Salisbury St Edmund's with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 339 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 313 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 282 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Salisbury St Edmund's has an estimated population of 5,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury St Edmund's average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Salisbury St Edmund's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury St Edmund's a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 275.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 95th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Salisbury St Edmund's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (339).
Is crime in Salisbury St Edmund's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Edmund's was down 3% on the year before: 1,420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,461 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury St Edmund's?
About 5,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury St Edmund's?
Salisbury St Edmund's 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.