Crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- Types of crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- Salisbury St Francis & Stratford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- About this data
387 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 93 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury St Francis & Stratford has the 2,415th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 387 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,920 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford was highest in the year to July 2026 (387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (293). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 387 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 52.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 293 | 49.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 358 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 353 | 59.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 308 | 52.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 55.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 51.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 350 | 59.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford 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 increases were in public order (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and violence and sexual offences (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 93 | 15.7 | 1.90 | +615% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 15.5 | 0.45 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +37% |
| Public order | 37 | 6.2 | 0.94 | +48% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.1 | 0.79 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -48% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +67% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.64 | +33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -67% |
Shoplifting in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 615% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury St Francis & Stratford 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury St Francis & Stratford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury St Francis & Stratford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +31% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +324% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 658 | 115.6 | +77% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -43% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | +6% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | +27% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -11% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | +44% |
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 Francis & Stratford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Old Castle Road | 31 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 22 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 20 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 16 |
| On or near Bower Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Chatham Close | 15 |
| On or near Portway | 14 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford 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 | 133 | 34.4% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 19.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 15.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford has an estimated population of 5,920. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Salisbury St Francis & Stratford a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 65.4 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 St Francis & Stratford?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (92).
Is crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford was up 25% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury St Francis & Stratford?
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford 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 Francis & Stratford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.