Crime in Tidworth: statistics, rates and trends
569 crimes were recorded in Tidworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tidworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Tidworth
- Types of crime in Tidworth
- Tidworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tidworth
- Streets with the most crime in Tidworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tidworth
- Demographics of Tidworth
- Questions about crime in Tidworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (283), anti-social behaviour (117) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,110th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tidworth | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 569 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,940 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tidworth peaked in the year to August 2019 (718 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (552). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 569 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 688 | 62.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 552 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 605 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 672 | 61.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 630 | 57.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 601 | 54.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 718 | 65.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 642 | 58.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (74% below) and public order (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 41 to 23 and other theft fell from 38 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 10.7 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.1 | 6.4 | -39% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tidworth; the highest is Salisbury (100.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) (41.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tidworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | -16% |
| Amesbury | 981 | 70.9 | +36% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +50% |
| Salisbury | 4,724 | 100.0 | +92% |
| Marlborough | 518 | 56.9 | +9% |
| Hungerford | 405 | 65.8 | +27% |
| Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | 261 | 41.8 | -20% |
| Devizes | 1,739 | 95.2 | +83% |
Tidworth North & West is the one area listed within Tidworth, with 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth North & West | Neighbourhood | 9,172 | 510 | 55.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Tidworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near A338 | 25 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 25 |
| On or near Collins Court | 22 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 20 |
| On or near Nadder Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near A3026 | 12 |
| On or near Lahore Road | 12 |
| On or near Pennings Road | 11 |
Of the 452 crimes in Tidworth with a recorded outcome, 23% 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 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Tidworth has an estimated population of 10,940 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (51%, against 20%), a younger population (3.8%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (5.1%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tidworth average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tidworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 76.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 51.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tidworth a safe place to live?
Tidworth recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,110th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tidworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Tidworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tidworth was down 17% on the year before: 569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tidworth?
About 10,940 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tidworth?
Tidworth 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.