Crime in Tidworth North & West: statistics, rates and trends
510 crimes were recorded in Tidworth North & West in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tidworth North & West
- Questions about crime in Tidworth North & West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (262), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tidworth North & West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 510 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,172 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tidworth North & West peaked in the year to August 2019 (718 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (475). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 510 | 55.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 66.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 475 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 588 | 64.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 672 | 73.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 630 | 68.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 601 | 65.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 718 | 78.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 642 | 70.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 34 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tidworth North & West; the highest is Ludgershall North & Rural (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Pewsey, Wiltshire (42.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tidworth North & West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | 250 | 43.1 | -22% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 417 | 84.7 | +52% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 321 | 51.6 | -7% |
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -21% |
| Amesbury West | 493 | 77.9 | +40% |
| Avon Valley | 387 | 47.0 | -15% |
| Amesbury South | 339 | 56.5 | +2% |
| Pewsey | 228 | 42.6 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Tidworth North & West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A338” and “Hawthorn Road” (25 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A338 | 25 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 25 |
| On or near Collins Court | 22 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Nadder Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near A3026 | 12 |
| On or near Lahore Road | 12 |
| On or near Pennings Road | 11 |
Of the 398 crimes in Tidworth North & West with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Tidworth North & West has an estimated population of 9,172 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (45%, against 20%), a younger population (4.4%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (5.8%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tidworth North & West average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tidworth North & West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 75.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tidworth North & West a safe place to live?
Tidworth North & West recorded 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tidworth North & West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Tidworth North & West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tidworth North & West was down 17% on the year before: 510 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tidworth North & West?
About 9,172 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tidworth North & West?
Tidworth North & West 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.