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Crime in Shaw

Shaw had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

SN12, Wiltshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shaw

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35.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 2 Apr 6 May 8 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence750%
criminal damage214%
public order214%
burglary17%
theft17%
anti-social behaviour17%

Shaw against Wiltshire

TypeShaw per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence1818.2–
Burglary2.61.6–
Vehicle crime01.5–
Anti-social behaviour2.611.4–
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
Melksham89.1▲ 5%
Bowerhill53.3▼ 20%
Corsham41.4▲ 6%
Shaw35.9▲ 8%
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 Shaw a safe area?

Shaw had about 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by criminal damage (2) and public order (2).