Crime in Wilton, Wiltshire: statistics, rates and trends

295 crimes were recorded in Wilton, Wiltshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wilton, Wiltshire has the 2,587th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wilton, Wiltshire was highest in the year to July 2024 (297 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (221). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wilton, Wiltshire 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+56%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wilton, Wiltshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wilton, Wiltshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wilton, Wiltshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wilton, Wiltshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wilton, Wiltshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wilton, Wiltshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wilton, Wiltshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wilton, Wiltshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wilton, Wiltshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wilton, Wiltshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wilton, Wiltshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wilton, Wiltshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wilton, Wiltshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wilton, Wiltshire.

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 Wilton, Wiltshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wilton, Wiltshire 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.

Wilton, Wiltshire has an estimated population of 4,892. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wilton, Wiltshire sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wilton, Wiltshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.