Crime in Sherston, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
131 crimes were recorded in Sherston, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sherston, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherston, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Sherston, Wiltshire
- Sherston, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherston, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherston, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Sherston, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Sherston, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), anti-social behaviour (25) and public order (14) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,826th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sherston, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 131 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,772 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sherston, Wiltshire of any year here (131 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 131 | 27.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 139 | 29.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 145 | 30.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 154 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 151 | 31.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 42.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 152 | 31.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 155 | 32.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 155 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 32 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 9.6 | 34.2 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sherston, Wiltshire; the highest is Chippenham Sheldon (62.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherston, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 318 | 48.7 | +77% |
| By Brook | 145 | 27.9 | +2% |
| Kington | 220 | 42.3 | +54% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -34% |
| Chippenham Hardenhuish | 351 | 49.9 | +82% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads | 283 | 52.7 | +92% |
| Chippenham Sheldon | 437 | 62.4 | +127% |
| Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon | 145 | 36.7 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Sherston, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Priory Way” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Priory Way | 15 |
| On or near Barley Close | 11 |
| On or near Charlton Road | 8 |
| On or near Alderton Road | 7 |
| On or near Butlers Close | 6 |
| On or near Cole Close | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket | 5 |
| On or near Bransdown Hill | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
Of the 106 crimes in Sherston, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 26 | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Sherston, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sherston, Wiltshire average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sherston, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sherston, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Sherston, Wiltshire recorded 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,826th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sherston, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Sherston, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherston, Wiltshire was down 6% on the year before: 131 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 139 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sherston, Wiltshire?
About 4,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sherston, Wiltshire?
Sherston, Wiltshire 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.