Crime in Salisbury St Paul's: statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Salisbury St Paul's in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Salisbury St Paul's
- Questions about crime in Salisbury St Paul's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), anti-social behaviour (150) and public order (71) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Salisbury St Paul's | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 670 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,692 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Paul's peaked in the year to August 2020 (734 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (554). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 670 | 117.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 554 | 97.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 568 | 99.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 639 | 112.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 648 | 113.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 613 | 107.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 734 | 129.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 700 | 123.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 672 | 118.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Salisbury St Paul's recorded notably more public order (87% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (72% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (72% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 66 and public order rose from 54 to 71, while shoplifting fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 40.2 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 26.4 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 71 | 12.5 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +94% |
| Other theft | 36 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 34 | 6.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 2.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Salisbury St Paul's; 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 Paul's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +134% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | -40% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | -43% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -51% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | -26% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | -21% |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | -30% |
| Laverstock | 210 | 35.9 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Salisbury St Paul's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Fountain Way | 28 |
| On or near South Western Road | 28 |
| On or near Avon Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Churchill Way West | 26 |
| On or near Sidney Street | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 520 crimes in Salisbury St Paul's with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 17.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Salisbury St Paul's has an estimated population of 5,692 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Salisbury St Paul's average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Salisbury St Paul's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Salisbury St Paul's a safe place to live?
Salisbury St Paul's recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Salisbury St Paul's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Salisbury St Paul's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Salisbury St Paul's was up 21% on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 554 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Salisbury St Paul's?
About 5,692 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Salisbury St Paul's?
Salisbury St Paul'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.