Crime in Warminster North & Rural: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in Warminster North & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Warminster North & Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Warminster North & Rural
- Types of crime in Warminster North & Rural
- Warminster North & Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Warminster North & Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warminster North & Rural
- Population and deprivation in Warminster North & Rural
- Questions about crime in Warminster North & Rural
- About this data
340 crimes were recorded in Warminster North & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Warminster North & Rural has the 2,546th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warminster North & Rural | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 340 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,550 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warminster North & Rural was highest in the year to July 2024 (342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (229). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 340 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 328 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 342 | 61.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 314 | 56.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 254 | 45.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 229 | 41.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 273 | 49.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 231 | 41.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 277 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warminster North & Rural 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and burglary (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -16% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 0.58 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -10% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 3.1 | 3.72 | +112% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -43% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Warminster North & Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warminster North & Rural recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warminster North & Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warminster North & Rural recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warminster North & Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warminster North & Rural recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warminster North & Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warminster North & Rural recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warminster North & Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warminster North & Rural recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warminster North & Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warminster North & Rural recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Warminster North & Rural
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warminster North & Rural recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warminster North & Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warminster North & Rural recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warminster North & Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warminster North & Rural recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warminster North & Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warminster North & Rural recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warminster North & Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warminster North & Rural recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warminster North & Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warminster North & Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warminster North & Rural
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warminster North & Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Warminster North & Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warminster North & Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warminster North & Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster West | 349 | 49.8 | -19% |
| Warminster East | 613 | 129.0 | +111% |
| Westbury West | 413 | 60.4 | -1% |
| Westbury East | 122 | 31.1 | -49% |
| Ethandune | 344 | 69.5 | +13% |
| Westbury North | 494 | 68.2 | +11% |
| Wylye Valley | 257 | 51.2 | -16% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -26% |
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 Warminster North & Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bath Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Woodcock Road | 26 |
| On or near The Red Way | 17 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 14 |
| On or near Quantock Close | 13 |
| On or near Broadwood Close | 10 |
| On or near Blackdown Close | 9 |
| On or near Deep Lane | 9 |
| On or near Longcombe Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warminster North & Rural 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 | 92 | 27.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 21.5% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 15.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Warminster North & Rural has an estimated population of 5,550. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warminster North & Rural sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warminster North & Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Warminster North & Rural a safe place to live?
Warminster North & Rural recorded 61.3 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 Warminster North & Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Warminster North & Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warminster North & Rural was up 4% on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 328 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warminster North & Rural?
Warminster North & Rural 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 Warminster North & Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.