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Crime in Warminster

Warminster had 359 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

BA12, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Warminster

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79crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common112 in 3 months

Month by month

109 Mar 120 Apr 81 May 116 Jun 133 Jul 110 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11231%
anti-social behaviour9125%
shoplifting4212%
public order278%
criminal damage267%
vehicle crime154%
theft144%
burglary103%

Warminster against Wiltshire

TypeWarminster per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence24.618.2▲ 5%
Burglary2.21.6–
Vehicle crime3.31.5–
Anti-social behaviour2011.4▲ 17%
Theft and robbery5.13.3▲ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Warminster79▲ 16%
Bishopstrow49.7▼ 41%
Dilton Marsh42.5▲ 69%
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 Warminster a safe area?

Warminster had about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Warminster?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (112), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (42).