Crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings: statistics, rates and trends
198 crimes were recorded in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings at a glance
- Crime trends in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- Types of crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- Urchfont & Bishops Cannings compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- What happened after crimes were reported in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- Population and deprivation in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- Questions about crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- About this data
198 crimes were recorded in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Urchfont & Bishops Cannings has the 3,489th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 198 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,105 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings was highest in the year to July 2022 (330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (198). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 198 | 38.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 202 | 39.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 231 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 282 | 55.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 330 | 64.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 296 | 58.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 223 | 43.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 221 | 43.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 231 | 45.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 14.7 | 0.43 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 8.4 | 0.55 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.5 | 0.95 | +154% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -40% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -25% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -44% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 7 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Urchfont & Bishops Cannings 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Urchfont & Bishops Cannings, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes East | 533 | 67.4 | +74% |
| Devizes South | 319 | 72.6 | +87% |
| Devizes North | 669 | 199.9 | +416% |
| Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | 292 | 56.4 | +45% |
| Devizes Rural West | 100 | 32.9 | -15% |
| The Lavingtons | 289 | 53.2 | +37% |
| Pewsey Vale West | 153 | 27.7 | -29% |
| Calne South | 149 | 40.5 | +4% |
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 Urchfont & Bishops Cannings over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West End | 17 |
| On or near Hopgood Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Lochem Road | 11 |
| On or near Ernle Drive | 9 |
| On or near Withers Ground | 8 |
| On or near Oak Close | 7 |
| On or near Corn Croft Lane | 6 |
| On or near Crookwood Lane | 6 |
| On or near Haywards Place | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings 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 | 54 | 27.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 12.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings has an estimated population of 5,105. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Urchfont & Bishops Cannings a safe place to live?
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings recorded 38.8 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 Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings going up or down?
Recorded crime in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings was down 2% on the year before: 198 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 202 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings 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 Urchfont & Bishops Cannings. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.