Crime in Wilton, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in Wilton, Wiltshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wilton, Wiltshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Wilton, Wiltshire
- Types of crime in Wilton, Wiltshire
- Wilton, Wiltshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wilton, Wiltshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wilton, Wiltshire
- Demographics of Wilton, Wiltshire
- Questions about crime in Wilton, Wiltshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (108), anti-social behaviour (54) and vehicle crime (27) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,551st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wilton, Wiltshire | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 301 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,892 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wilton, Wiltshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (314 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (219). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 301 | 61.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 261 | 53.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 314 | 64.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 219 | 44.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 252 | 51.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 53.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 252 | 51.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 280 | 57.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 246 | 50.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (39% below) and other theft (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 54, while criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 25 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wilton, Wiltshire; the highest is Salisbury St Edmund's (275.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Salisbury Harnham West (57.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wilton, Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | 449 | 82.7 | +34% |
| Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village | 439 | 70.9 | +15% |
| Salisbury St Paul's | 670 | 117.7 | +91% |
| Salisbury Harnham West | 184 | 57.4 | -7% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 394 | 66.6 | +8% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,420 | 275.6 | +348% |
| Salisbury Harnham East | 551 | 92.6 | +50% |
| Salisbury Milford | 480 | 87.4 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Wilton, Wiltshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Randall'S Croft Road” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Randall'S Croft Road | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Buckeridge Road | 24 |
| On or near Frampton Court | 18 |
| On or near Crow Lane | 16 |
| On or near Warminster Road | 15 |
| On or near Foot'S Hill | 12 |
| On or near Home Farm Road | 9 |
| On or near Philip Road | 9 |
| On or near Fair View Road | 7 |
Of the 247 crimes in Wilton, Wiltshire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Wilton, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,892 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wilton, Wiltshire average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wilton, Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wilton, Wiltshire a safe place to live?
Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,551st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wilton, Wiltshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Wilton, Wiltshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilton, Wiltshire was up 15% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wilton, Wiltshire?
About 4,892 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wilton, Wiltshire?
Wilton, 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.