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Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett had 206 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

SN4, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Royal Wootton Bassett

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55.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common80 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 55 Apr 79 May 59 Jun 73 Jul 74 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8039%
criminal damage4120%
anti-social behaviour3517%
public order168%
theft115%
drugs52%
shoplifting52%
burglary52%

Royal Wootton Bassett against Wiltshire

TypeRoyal Wootton Bassett per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence21.418.2▼ 12%
Burglary1.31.6–
Vehicle crime0.51.5–
Anti-social behaviour9.411.4▼ 10%
Theft and robbery3.73.3▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grange Park70▼ 12%
Ramleaze58.3▼ 2%
Royal Wootton Bassett55.1▼ 1%
Shaw55▲ 9%
Freshbrook54.3▼ 11%
Middleleaze520%
Brinkworth9.7–
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 Royal Wootton Bassett a safe area?

Royal Wootton Bassett had about 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Royal Wootton Bassett?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (80), followed by criminal damage (41) and anti-social behaviour (35).