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Crime in Potterne

Potterne had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Wiltshire area.

SN10, Wiltshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Potterne

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46.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 3 Apr 4 May 6 Jun 3 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1161%
criminal damage317%
anti-social behaviour211%
bike theft16%
other crime16%

Potterne against Wiltshire

TypePotterne per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence28.518.2–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime01.5–
Anti-social behaviour5.211.4–
Theft and robbery2.63.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Devizes115.5▲ 12%
West Lavington53.6▲ 25%
Potterne46.7–
Market Lavington15.4▼ 58%
Urchfont8.3▼ 64%
Seend8–
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 Potterne a safe area?

Potterne had about 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Potterne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by criminal damage (3) and anti-social behaviour (2).