The Friary had 469 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 193.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 289% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.
SP1, Wiltshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Friary
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193.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common150 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Friary. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
150
32%
anti-social behaviour
118
25%
shoplifting
60
13%
public order
50
11%
criminal damage
29
6%
theft
24
5%
vehicle crime
8
2%
other crime
8
2%
The Friary against Wiltshire
Type
The Friary per 1,000
Middle Wiltshire area
Change
Violence
61.9
18.2
▲ 8%
Burglary
2.1
1.6
–
Vehicle crime
3.3
1.5
–
Anti-social behaviour
48.7
11.4
▲ 20%
Theft and robbery
14.8
3.3
▼ 22%
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 Friary a safe area?
The Friary had about 193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in The Friary?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (150), followed by anti-social behaviour (118) and shoplifting (60).