Crime in Southwick, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
187 crimes were recorded in Southwick, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southwick, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Southwick, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Southwick, Wiltshire
- Southwick, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southwick, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southwick, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Southwick, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Southwick, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (23) and other theft (18) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Southwick, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 187 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,007 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southwick, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (255 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (186). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 187 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 190 | 47.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 186 | 46.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 225 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 226 | 56.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 225 | 56.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 255 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 239 | 59.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 51.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southwick, Wiltshire; the highest is Trowbridge Central (241.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Trowbridge Paxcroft (43.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwick, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | +16% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +137% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | +31% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +417% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +48% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +165% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -8% |
| Westbury North | 480 | 66.2 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Southwick, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Frome Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frome Road | 27 |
| On or near The Mowlems | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Chantry Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Mead Court | 8 |
| On or near Greenleaze Close | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Arnold Noad Corner | 6 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 6 |
| On or near Fleur De Lys Drive | 6 |
Of the 164 crimes in Southwick, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 23.8% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 23.2% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Southwick, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,007 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southwick, Wiltshire average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southwick, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southwick, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Southwick, Wiltshire recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Southwick, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Southwick, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwick, Wiltshire was down 2% on the year before: 187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 190 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southwick, Wiltshire?
About 4,007 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southwick, Wiltshire?
Southwick, 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.