Crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (102), violence and sexual offences (86) and anti-social behaviour (73) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,363rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,920 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford of any year here (394 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 394 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 307 | 51.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 305 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 347 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 366 | 61.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 295 | 49.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 337 | 56.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 308 | 52.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 350 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (58% below) and vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, public order rose from 25 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 73, while violence and sexual offences fell from 126 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 102 | 17.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 14.5 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury St Francis & Stratford; 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 St Francis & Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +31% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +314% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +77% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -46% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | +7% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | +24% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -14% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 116 |
| On or near Old Castle Road | 34 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 26 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 18 |
| On or near Bower Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Chatham Close | 15 |
| On or near Portway | 13 |
| On or near Waters Road | 11 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 10 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 10 |
Of the 321 crimes in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 58 | 18.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford has an estimated population of 5,920 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury St Francis & Stratford average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury St Francis & Stratford a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,363rd 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 St Francis & Stratford?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (86).
Is crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Francis & Stratford was up 28% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury St Francis & Stratford?
About 5,920 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury St Francis & Stratford?
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford 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.