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Crime in Box

Box had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 17.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 64th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% below the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

SN13, Wiltshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Box

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17.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
64 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 8 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 8 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Box. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour429%
criminal damage321%
theft321%
shoplifting214%
vehicle crime17%
violence17%

Box against Wiltshire

TypeBox per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence1.318.2–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime1.31.5–
Anti-social behaviour511.4–
Theft and robbery3.83.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rudloe71.1▲ 16%
Batheaston21.1▼ 29%
Box17.6▼ 7%
Bathford14▼ 61%
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 Box a safe area?

Box had about 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 64 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Box?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by criminal damage (3) and theft (3).