Wiltshire Police

Is Wilton Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Wilton Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.

Last 12 months: July 2025 – June 2026 173 crimes
74 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

173 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓27.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 173 total crimes recorded in Wilton Rural

Violent Crime
44 25.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
40 23.1%
Burglary
24 13.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
21 12.1%
Vehicle Crime
17 9.8%
Other Theft
12 6.9%
Other Crime
7 4%
Public Order
5 2.9%
Possession of Weapons
2 1.2%
Drugs
1 0.6%
Shoplifting
0 0%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wilton Rural — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilton Rural safe?

Wilton Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 74/100, rated Safe. A total of 173 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 27.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Wilton Rural is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Wilton Rural in the last 12 months?

173 crimes were recorded in Wilton Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 27.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (240 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 44 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wilton Rural?

The most common crime in Wilton Rural is Violent Crime, with 44 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 25.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Wilton Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wilton Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 27.9% — from 240 crimes in the previous 12 months to 173 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Wilton Rural?

Wilton Rural has a safety score of 74 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Wilton Rural compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Wilton Rural has a safety score of 74/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 26/100. Wilton Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Wilton Rural?

0% of crimes recorded in Wilton Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Wilton Rural?

44 violent crimes were recorded in Wilton Rural in the last 12 months — representing 25.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 21 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Wilton Rural last updated?

The crime data for Wilton Rural was last updated in June 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Wilton Rural with other areas?

You can compare Wilton Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: June 2026.