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Crime in Downton

Downton had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

SP5, Wiltshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Downton

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38.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 10 Apr 5 May 5 Jun 19 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1134%
anti-social behaviour1031%
criminal damage619%
vehicle crime26%
theft26%
drugs13%

Downton against Wiltshire

TypeDownton per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence13.318.2▲ 10%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime2.41.5–
Anti-social behaviour12.111.4–
Theft and robbery2.43.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
The Close230.5▲ 3%
The Friary193.4▲ 1%
Harnham61.3▼ 16%
Downton38.8▲ 14%
Alderbury19.5▼ 20%
Whiteparish18.1–
Redlynch15.8▼ 8%
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 Downton a safe area?

Downton had about 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Downton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and criminal damage (6).