Crime in Amesbury: statistics, rates and trends
981 crimes were recorded in Amesbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amesbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Amesbury
- Types of crime in Amesbury
- Amesbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Amesbury
- Streets with the most crime in Amesbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amesbury
- Demographics of Amesbury
- Questions about crime in Amesbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (415), anti-social behaviour (194) and public order (82) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 757th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Amesbury | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 981 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,838 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,193 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (979). 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 | 981 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 979 | 70.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 988 | 71.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,111 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,122 | 81.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,066 | 77.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,061 | 76.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,193 | 86.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,081 | 78.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (58% below) and vehicle crime (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 42 to 56 and criminal damage and arson rose from 68 to 80, while shoplifting fell from 64 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 30.0 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 14.0 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Amesbury; the highest is Salisbury (100.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Durrington (43.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -38% |
| Salisbury | 4,724 | 100.0 | +41% |
| Tidworth | 569 | 52.0 | -27% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +10% |
| Devizes | 1,739 | 95.2 | +34% |
| Fordingbridge | 408 | 75.2 | +6% |
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | -22% |
| Marlborough | 518 | 56.9 | -20% |
Of the 2 areas within Amesbury, Amesbury West had the highest crime rate (77.9 per 1,000) and Amesbury South the lowest (56.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,327 | 493 | 77.9 |
| Amesbury South | Neighbourhood | 5,997 | 339 | 56.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Amesbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Sutton Close | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Jaggard View | 33 |
| On or near Pouncette Close | 31 |
| On or near Haywain | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 25 |
| On or near Annetts Close | 24 |
| On or near Riverside Avenue | 24 |
Of the 787 crimes in Amesbury with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 194 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Amesbury has an estimated population of 13,838 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amesbury average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Amesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amesbury a safe place to live?
Amesbury recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 757th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (194).
Is crime in Amesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury was almost unchanged on the year before: 981 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 979 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amesbury?
About 13,838 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amesbury?
Amesbury 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.