Is Amesbury Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Amesbury Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,956 total crimes recorded in Amesbury Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Amesbury Town — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amesbury Town safe?
Amesbury Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. 943 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Amesbury Town has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Amesbury Town in the last 12 months?
943 crimes were recorded in Amesbury Town in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 0.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (947 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Amesbury Town?
The most common crime in Amesbury Town is Violent Crime, with 1,112 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 117.9% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Amesbury Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Amesbury Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for Amesbury Town?
Amesbury Town has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Amesbury Town compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Amesbury Town has a safety score of 6/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Amesbury Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Amesbury Town?
42.2% of crimes in Amesbury Town resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Amesbury Town?
1,112 violent crimes were recorded in Amesbury Town in the last 12 months, representing 117.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 665 incidents.
When was the crime data for Amesbury Town last updated?
The crime data for Amesbury Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Amesbury Town with other areas?
You can compare Amesbury Town with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.