Crime in Tidworth North & West: statistics, rates and trends
558 crimes were recorded in Tidworth North & West in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tidworth North & West at a glance
- Crime trends in Tidworth North & West
- Types of crime in Tidworth North & West
- Tidworth North & West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tidworth North & West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tidworth North & West
- Population and deprivation in Tidworth North & West
- Questions about crime in Tidworth North & West
- About this data
558 crimes were recorded in Tidworth North & West in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tidworth North & West has the 2,555th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tidworth North & West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 558 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,172 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tidworth North & West was highest in the year to July 2019 (721 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (465). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 558 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 593 | 64.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 465 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 593 | 64.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 665 | 72.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 635 | 69.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 599 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 721 | 78.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 654 | 71.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tidworth North & West 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 (+15%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%) and other theft (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 30.4 | 0.89 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 13.6 | 0.89 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -12% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +18% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -45% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tidworth North & West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tidworth North & West recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tidworth North & West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tidworth North & West recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tidworth North & West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tidworth North & West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tidworth North & West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tidworth North & West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tidworth North & West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tidworth North & West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tidworth North & West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tidworth North & West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tidworth North & West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tidworth North & West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tidworth North & West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tidworth North & West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tidworth North & West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tidworth North & West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tidworth North & West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tidworth North & West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tidworth North & West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tidworth North & West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tidworth North & West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tidworth North & West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Robbery in Tidworth North & West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tidworth North & West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tidworth North & West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tidworth North & West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tidworth North & West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tidworth North & West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tidworth North & West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 257 | 44.4 | -27% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 410 | 83.2 | +37% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 320 | 51.4 | -16% |
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -30% |
| Amesbury West | 500 | 79.0 | +30% |
| Avon Valley | 396 | 48.1 | -21% |
| Amesbury South | 335 | 55.9 | -8% |
| Pewsey | 226 | 42.3 | -31% |
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 Tidworth North & West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A338 | 38 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 27 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 25 |
| On or near Collins Court | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Nadder Road | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near A3026 | 12 |
| On or near Pennings Road | 12 |
| On or near The Royal Crescent | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tidworth North & West 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 | 154 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 22.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Tidworth North & West has an estimated population of 9,172. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tidworth North & West sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tidworth North & West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Tidworth North & West a safe place to live?
Tidworth North & West recorded 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Tidworth North & West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Tidworth North & West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tidworth North & West was down 6% on the year before: 558 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 593 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tidworth North & West?
Tidworth North & West 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 Tidworth North & West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.