Crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in Tisbury, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- Tisbury, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- Population and deprivation in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- About this data
262 crimes were recorded in Tisbury, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tisbury, Wiltshire has the 2,886th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tisbury, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 262 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,916 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2026 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (152). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 262 | 53.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 200 | 40.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 152 | 30.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 173 | 35.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 197 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 199 | 40.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 213 | 43.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 210 | 42.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 214 | 43.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tisbury, 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+62%) and violence and sexual offences (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 24.8 | 0.72 | +40% |
| Burglary | 34 | 6.9 | 1.96 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +17% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.5 | 0.54 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.8 | 0.58 | +17% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.19 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 8 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tisbury, 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 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tisbury, 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 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tisbury, Wiltshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tisbury, 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 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tisbury, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tisbury, Wiltshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tisbury, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadder Valley | 310 | 53.7 | +1% |
| Fovant & Chalke Valley | 152 | 50.4 | -5% |
| Mere | 273 | 57.8 | +8% |
| Wylye Valley | 257 | 51.2 | -4% |
| Wilton | 295 | 60.3 | +13% |
| Warminster East | 613 | 129.0 | +142% |
| Warminster West | 349 | 49.8 | -7% |
| Till Valley | 123 | 35.0 | -34% |
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 Tisbury, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Close | 34 |
| On or near Churchill Close | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Coronation Drive | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Benches Lane | 8 |
| On or near Castle View | 8 |
| On or near Dennis Lane | 7 |
| On or near Chicksgrove Road | 6 |
| On or near Nadder Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tisbury, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 29.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 14.9% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Tisbury, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,916. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tisbury, Wiltshire sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tisbury, Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Tisbury, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 53.3 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 Tisbury, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (34).
Is crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire was up 31% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tisbury, Wiltshire?
Tisbury, Wiltshire 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 Tisbury, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.