Crime in Salisbury St Edmund's: statistics, rates and trends
1,428 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Edmund's in the 12 months to July 2026, 277.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury St Edmund's
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
- About this data
1,428 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Edmund's in the 12 months to July 2026, 277.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 448 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury St Edmund's has the 91st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury St Edmund's | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,428 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 277.2 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,152 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Edmund's was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,941 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,377). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 1,428 | 277.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,462 | 283.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,445 | 280.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,421 | 275.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,599 | 310.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,377 | 267.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,584 | 307.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,826 | 354.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,941 | 376.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury St Edmund's 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+57%) and bicycle theft (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-16%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 448 | 87.0 | 2.54 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 63.9 | 4.16 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 34.0 | 4.10 | -10% |
| Public order | 137 | 26.6 | 4.00 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 18.8 | 2.78 | -16% |
| Other theft | 67 | 13.0 | 2.03 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 7.4 | 8.96 | +27% |
| Drugs | 36 | 7.0 | 2.14 | +57% |
| Other crime | 30 | 5.8 | 2.76 | +7% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.7 | 0.75 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.5 | 2.60 | +160% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 2.3 | 1.38 | -33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.2 | 0.86 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury St Edmund's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (87.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury St Edmund's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury St Edmund's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury St Edmund's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury St Edmund's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury St Edmund's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury St Edmund's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury St Edmund's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury St Edmund's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury St Edmund's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury St Edmund's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Salisbury St Edmund's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury St Edmund's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury St Edmund's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury St Edmund's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury St Edmund's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | -69% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | -58% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | -76% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | -66% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -79% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -87% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | -75% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | -70% |
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 St Edmund's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 208 |
| On or near Minster Street | 151 |
| On or near Chipper Lane | 115 |
| On or near St Thomas Square | 87 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 82 |
| On or near Rollestone Street | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near New Canal | 55 |
| On or near High Street | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury St Edmund's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 329 | 23.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 22.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 194 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Salisbury St Edmund's has an estimated population of 5,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury St Edmund's sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury St Edmund's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 37.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Salisbury St Edmund's a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Edmund's recorded 277.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St Edmund's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (329).
Is crime in Salisbury St Edmund's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Edmund's was down 2% on the year before: 1,428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,462 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury St Edmund's?
Salisbury St Edmund's 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 St Edmund's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.