Crime in Sherston, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

132 crimes were recorded in Sherston, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 44 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sherston, Wiltshire has the 3,821st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sherston, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (216 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (132). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherston, Wiltshire 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sherston, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sherston, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sherston, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sherston, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sherston, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sherston, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sherston, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sherston, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Sherston, Wiltshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sherston, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sherston, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherston, Wiltshire.

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 Sherston, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherston, Wiltshire 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.

Sherston, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherston, Wiltshire sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Sherston, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.