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Crime in Old Sarum

Old Sarum had 76 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

SP4, Wiltshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Sarum

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68.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 25 Apr 28 May 22 Jun 25 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Sarum. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3445%
anti-social behaviour2128%
public order79%
criminal damage57%
vehicle crime34%
drugs23%
shoplifting11%
other crime11%

Old Sarum against Wiltshire

TypeOld Sarum per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence30.818.2▼ 33%
Burglary0.91.6–
Vehicle crime2.71.5–
Anti-social behaviour19.111.4▲ 24%
Theft and robbery0.93.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wyndham Park255.3▲ 5%
St Paul's235.7▲ 7%
Bemerton Heath93.9▲ 1%
Bishopdown87.5▲ 48%
Hampton Park79.1▲ 54%
Old Sarum68.9▼ 17%
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 Old Sarum a safe area?

Old Sarum had about 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Sarum?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and public order (7).