Crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Tisbury, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tisbury, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), burglary (28) and anti-social behaviour (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,906th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tisbury, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 260 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,916 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire of any year here (260 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 260 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 208 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 152 | 30.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 167 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 197 | 40.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 40.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 204 | 41.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 222 | 45.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 42.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded notably more burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 84 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +48% |
| Burglary | 28 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tisbury, Wiltshire; the highest is Warminster East (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Till Valley (35.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tisbury, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadder Valley | 313 | 54.3 | +3% |
| Fovant & Chalke Valley | 134 | 44.4 | -16% |
| Mere | 266 | 56.3 | +6% |
| Wylye Valley | 256 | 51.0 | -3% |
| Wilton | 301 | 61.5 | +16% |
| Warminster East | 589 | 123.9 | +134% |
| Warminster West | 345 | 49.2 | -7% |
| Till Valley | 125 | 35.6 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Tisbury, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hill Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Close | 37 |
| On or near Churchill Close | 24 |
| On or near Coronation Drive | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Benches Lane | 8 |
| On or near Castle View | 8 |
| On or near Tisbury | 8 |
| On or near Dennis Lane | 7 |
| On or near Chicksgrove Road | 6 |
Of the 233 crimes in Tisbury, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 27.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 4.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Tisbury, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,916 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tisbury, Wiltshire average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tisbury, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tisbury, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Tisbury, Wiltshire recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,906th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (28).
Is crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tisbury, Wiltshire was up 25% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tisbury, Wiltshire?
About 4,916 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tisbury, Wiltshire?
Tisbury, 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.