SP2 7TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP2 7TL

SP2 7TL, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.34 per 1,000 population. This SP2 7TL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP2 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP2 7TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP2 7TL, encompassing approximately 1452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP2 7TL area, explore the SP2 7TL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

SP2 7TL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Minster Street with total crimes: 25
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 20
  • Chipper Lane with total crimes: 10

SP2 7TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4174.3441.38%
Violence and sexual offences3028.2236.36%
Shoplifting920.65-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson76.20-22.22%
Other theft74.8240.00%
Public order64.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft24.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2971.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences2219.96-12.00%
Shoplifting1615.14-11.11%
Public order911.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson96.20200.00%
Other theft56.2066.67%
Burglary33.440.00%
Bicycle theft32.070.00%
Other crime22.07-33.33%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Theft from the person21.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2970.90-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences2519.96-19.35%
Shoplifting1817.21100.00%
Public order1112.390.00%
Burglary37.5750.00%
Drugs32.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-72.73%
Other crime32.07200.00%
Other theft32.07-40.00%
Theft from the person32.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3481.2230.77%
Violence and sexual offences3123.4047.62%
Public order1121.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.5737.50%
Shoplifting97.57-30.77%
Other theft56.200.00%
Vehicle crime43.44300.00%
Drugs42.75300.00%
Theft from the person32.7550.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Other crime11.38-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2659.8930.00%
Violence and sexual offences2117.90-16.00%
Shoplifting1314.46-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson88.95-27.27%
Public order65.51-33.33%
Other theft54.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft23.440.00%
Theft from the person21.38-33.33%
Other crime21.380.00%
Drugs11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.69-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2578.478.70%
Anti-social behaviour2017.21-35.48%
Shoplifting1813.77260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.39-8.33%
Public order97.5750.00%
Burglary86.20166.67%
Other theft65.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.13200.00%
Theft from the person34.13-25.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3168.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences2321.34-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson1215.8350.00%
Other theft78.2675.00%
Public order64.82-33.33%
Other crime54.13400.00%
Shoplifting53.44-44.44%
Theft from the person43.44100.00%
Burglary32.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3168.1524.00%
Violence and sexual offences2721.34-12.90%
Public order918.59-18.18%
Shoplifting96.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.20-27.27%
Other theft45.51300.00%
Burglary32.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3174.34-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour2521.348.70%
Shoplifting1817.21-5.26%
Public order1112.3910.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.5737.50%
Burglary47.57100.00%
Bicycle theft22.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Theft from the person21.38-50.00%
Drugs11.38-50.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3376.4132.00%
Anti-social behaviour2322.72-30.30%
Shoplifting1915.83-13.64%
Public order1013.08-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.880.00%
Other theft55.510.00%
Theft from the person43.44300.00%
Burglary22.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Robbery11.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3379.8543.48%
Violence and sexual offences2522.7247.06%
Shoplifting2217.2169.23%
Public order1115.14120.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.5733.33%
Other theft55.51-37.50%
Bicycle theft53.44150.00%
Burglary43.440.00%
Drugs12.750.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.69-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2359.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1715.830.00%
Shoplifting1311.700.00%
Other theft88.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.510.00%
Public order54.130.00%
Burglary43.440.00%
Theft from the person42.750.00%
Other crime22.750.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202429
June 202429
May 202434
April 202426
March 202420
February 202431
January 202431
December 202325
November 202323
October 202333
September 202323

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202422
June 202425
May 202431
April 202421
March 202425
February 202423
January 202427
December 202331
November 202333
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 202418
May 20249
April 202413
March 202418
February 20245
January 20249
December 202318
November 202319
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP2 7TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Minster Street
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chipper Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. New Canal
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. St Thomas Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Western Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Salisbury (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Meadow Road (South)
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Endless Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. New Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Griffins Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Fisherton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Churchill Way West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mill Stream Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Scots Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rollestone Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Malthouse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cranebridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1