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Crime in Purton

Purton had 63 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 25.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

SN5, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Purton

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25.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 15 Apr 28 May 25 Jun 26 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Purton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3556%
anti-social behaviour1016%
criminal damage610%
public order46%
theft46%
bike theft23%
vehicle crime23%

Purton against Wiltshire

TypePurton per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence14.418.2▲ 3%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime0.81.5–
Anti-social behaviour4.111.4–
Theft and robbery2.53.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shaw55▲ 9%
Middleleaze520%
Peatmoor42.6▼ 36%
Ridgeway Farm41.1▼ 34%
Taw Hill36.7▲ 6%
Oakhurst31.8▼ 12%
Purton25.9▼ 11%
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 Purton a safe area?

Purton had about 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Purton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and criminal damage (6).