Crime in Amesbury: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Amesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Amesbury
- Questions about crime in Amesbury
- About this data
983 crimes were recorded in Amesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Amesbury has the 775th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amesbury | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 983 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.0 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,838 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amesbury was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,188 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (963). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 983 | 71.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 963 | 69.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,010 | 73.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,140 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,117 | 80.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,061 | 76.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,068 | 77.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,188 | 85.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,043 | 75.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amesbury 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 criminal damage and arson (+46%) and other theft (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 29.3 | 0.85 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 13.7 | 0.90 | -9% |
| Public order | 87 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +46% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.5 | 0.43 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -16% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -22% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amesbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amesbury recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amesbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amesbury recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amesbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amesbury recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amesbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amesbury recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amesbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amesbury recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amesbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amesbury recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amesbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amesbury recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amesbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amesbury recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amesbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amesbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amesbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amesbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amesbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amesbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amesbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amesbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amesbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amesbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amesbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amesbury recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Amesbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amesbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -40% |
| Salisbury | 4,713 | 99.8 | +40% |
| Tidworth | 615 | 56.2 | -21% |
| Andover | 3,760 | 77.5 | +9% |
| Devizes | 1,746 | 95.6 | +35% |
| Fordingbridge | 413 | 76.1 | +7% |
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | -22% |
| Marlborough | 501 | 55.0 | -23% |
2 areas within Amesbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Amesbury West had the highest rate (79.0 per 1,000) and Amesbury South the lowest (55.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,327 | 500 | 79.0 |
| Amesbury South | Neighbourhood | 5,997 | 335 | 55.9 |
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 Amesbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Sutton Close | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Jaggard View | 33 |
| On or near Pouncette Close | 32 |
| On or near Haywain | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 27 |
| On or near Riverside Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amesbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 29.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 21.5% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 15.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Amesbury has an estimated population of 13,838. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amesbury sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amesbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Amesbury a safe place to live?
Amesbury recorded 71.0 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 Amesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Amesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amesbury was up 2% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 963 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amesbury?
Amesbury 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 Amesbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.