The Close had 493 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 230.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 364% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.
SP1, Wiltshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Close
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230.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common157 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Close. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
157
32%
anti-social behaviour
128
26%
public order
57
12%
shoplifting
51
10%
criminal damage
31
6%
theft
26
5%
other crime
10
2%
bike theft
7
1%
The Close against Wiltshire
Type
The Close per 1,000
Middle Wiltshire area
Change
Violence
73.4
18.2
▲ 7%
Burglary
2.8
1.6
–
Vehicle crime
2.8
1.5
–
Anti-social behaviour
59.9
11.4
▲ 19%
Theft and robbery
18.7
3.3
▼ 7%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 The Close a safe area?
The Close had about 230.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in The Close?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (157), followed by anti-social behaviour (128) and public order (57).