Crime in Warminster East: statistics, rates and trends
589 crimes were recorded in Warminster East in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warminster East at a glance
- Crime trends in Warminster East
- Types of crime in Warminster East
- Warminster East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Warminster East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warminster East
- Demographics of Warminster East
- Questions about crime in Warminster East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (168), anti-social behaviour (124) and shoplifting (105) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Warminster East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 589 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,753 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warminster East peaked in the year to August 2019 (892 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (455). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 589 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 728 | 153.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 745 | 156.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 644 | 135.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 710 | 149.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 455 | 95.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 585 | 123.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 892 | 187.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 135.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Warminster East recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate) and public order (61% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 156 to 105 and anti-social behaviour fell from 161 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 35.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 26.1 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 22.1 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Public order | 51 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Warminster East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warminster East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster West | 345 | 49.2 | -60% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 318 | 57.3 | -54% |
| Wylye Valley | 256 | 51.0 | -59% |
| Westbury West | 409 | 59.8 | -52% |
| Westbury East | 128 | 32.7 | -74% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | -44% |
| Westbury North | 480 | 66.2 | -47% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Warminster East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 67 |
| On or near Market Place | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Carsons Yard | 28 |
| On or near Nightclub | 28 |
| On or near Three Horseshoes Walk | 24 |
| On or near Cotton House Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Boreham Field | 20 |
| On or near Canons Close | 18 |
Of the 465 crimes in Warminster East with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Warminster East has an estimated population of 4,753 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warminster East average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Warminster East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warminster East a safe place to live?
Warminster East recorded 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Warminster East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Warminster East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warminster East was down 19% on the year before: 589 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warminster East?
About 4,753 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warminster East?
Warminster East 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.