Crime in Salisbury St Paul's: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Paul's in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Salisbury St Paul's at a glance
- Crime trends in Salisbury St Paul's
- Types of crime in Salisbury St Paul's
- Salisbury St Paul's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Salisbury St Paul's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Salisbury St Paul's
- Population and deprivation in Salisbury St Paul's
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Paul's
- About this data
658 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Paul's in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Salisbury St Paul's has the 898th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Salisbury St Paul's | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 658 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.6 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,692 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Paul's was highest in the year to July 2020 (739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (538). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 658 | 115.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 538 | 94.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 570 | 100.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 654 | 114.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 641 | 112.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 609 | 107.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 739 | 129.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 690 | 121.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 665 | 116.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Salisbury St Paul'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 anti-social behaviour, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+61%) and vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 38.7 | 1.13 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 26.9 | 1.75 | +20% |
| Public order | 64 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 10.2 | 1.50 | +61% |
| Burglary | 36 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +112% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.1 | 0.96 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.6 | 3.20 | -46% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +300% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -86% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Salisbury St Paul's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Salisbury St Paul's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Salisbury St Paul's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Salisbury St Paul's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Salisbury St Paul's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Salisbury St Paul's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Salisbury St Paul's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Salisbury St Paul's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Salisbury St Paul's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Salisbury St Paul's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Salisbury St Paul's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Salisbury St Paul's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Salisbury St Paul's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Salisbury St Paul's 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 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Salisbury St Paul's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Salisbury St Paul's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Salisbury St Paul's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Salisbury St Paul's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Salisbury St Paul's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +140% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 428 | 69.1 | -40% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | -43% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 186 | 58.1 | -50% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | -26% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 560 | 94.1 | -19% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 451 | 83.1 | -28% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | -68% |
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 Paul's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Fountain Way | 29 |
| On or near South Western Road | 29 |
| On or near Churchill Way West | 27 |
| On or near Sidney Street | 23 |
| On or near Avon Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Finchley Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Salisbury St Paul'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 26.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Salisbury St Paul's has an estimated population of 5,692. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Salisbury St Paul's sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Salisbury St Paul's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Salisbury St Paul's a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Paul's recorded 115.6 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 Paul's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Salisbury St Paul's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Paul's was up 22% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Salisbury St Paul's?
Salisbury St Paul'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 Paul's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.