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Crime in Amesbury

Amesbury had 294 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

SP4, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Amesbury

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90.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common129 in 3 months

Month by month

79 Mar 81 Apr 89 May 93 Jun 118 Jul 83 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Amesbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12944%
anti-social behaviour7425%
public order259%
criminal damage227%
theft145%
shoplifting103%
vehicle crime62%
weapons52%

Amesbury against Wiltshire

TypeAmesbury per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence39.718.2▲ 39%
Burglary1.21.6–
Vehicle crime1.81.5–
Anti-social behaviour22.811.4▲ 72%
Theft and robbery5.23.3▼ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Amesbury90.5▲ 18%
Bulford58.8▼ 19%
Durrington57.9▲ 6%
Netheravon26.9▼ 40%
Porton26.1–
Larkhill20.8▲ 21%
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Amesbury a safe area?

Amesbury had about 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Amesbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (129), followed by anti-social behaviour (74) and public order (25).