Crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley: statistics, rates and trends
178 crimes were recorded in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- Types of crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- Population and deprivation in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- Questions about crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
- About this data
178 crimes were recorded in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley has the 3,828th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 178 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.3 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,512 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley was highest in the year to July 2018 (236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (145). Over the whole period it fell 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 178 | 27.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 145 | 22.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 164 | 25.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 172 | 26.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 219 | 33.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 174 | 26.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 185 | 28.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 196 | 30.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 236 | 36.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley 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 violence and sexual offences (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 10.0 | 0.29 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +76% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.5 | 0.16 | -24% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.1 | 0.34 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -15% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -20% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +500% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley | 393 | 61.6 | +125% |
| Laverstock | 217 | 37.1 | +36% |
| Amesbury South | 335 | 55.9 | +104% |
| Salisbury Milford | 470 | 85.6 | +213% |
| Salisbury St Francis & Stratford | 387 | 65.4 | +139% |
| Amesbury West | 500 | 79.0 | +189% |
| Salisbury St Edmund's | 1,428 | 277.2 | +914% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 320 | 51.4 | +88% |
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 Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Bourne View | 7 |
| On or near East Gomeldon Road | 6 |
| On or near Red Lane | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Glebe Close | 5 |
| On or near Amesbury Road | 5 |
| On or near Wellsted Close | 5 |
| On or near Dean Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley 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 | 69 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% |
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley has an estimated population of 6,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley a safe place to live?
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley recorded 27.3 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 Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley was up 23% on the year before: 178 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 145 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley?
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley 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 Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.