Marlborough had 157 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.
SN8, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Marlborough
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68.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common39 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Marlborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
shoplifting
39
25%
violence
38
24%
anti-social behaviour
31
20%
criminal damage
14
9%
theft
8
5%
public order
8
5%
vehicle crime
8
5%
drugs
5
3%
Marlborough against Wiltshire
Type
Marlborough per 1,000
Middle Wiltshire area
Change
Violence
16.7
18.2
▲ 3%
Burglary
1.3
1.6
–
Vehicle crime
3.5
1.5
–
Anti-social behaviour
13.6
11.4
▲ 63%
Theft and robbery
4.4
3.3
▼ 44%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Marlborough a safe area?
Marlborough had about 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Marlborough?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (39), followed by violence (38) and anti-social behaviour (31).