Wiltshire Police

Is Ludgershall and Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Ludgershall and Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,604 crimes
23 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,604 Crimes (last 36 months)
42.6% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑10.9% 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 36 months — 1,604 total crimes recorded in Ludgershall and Rural

Violent Crime
645 40.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
328 20.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
153 9.5%
Public Order
139 8.7%
Other Theft
89 5.5%
Burglary
79 4.9%
Vehicle Crime
78 4.9%
Other Crime
32 2%
Shoplifting
21 1.3%
Drugs
20 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.6%
Theft from Person
8 0.5%
Robbery
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ludgershall and Rural — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ludgershall and Rural safe?

Ludgershall and Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 23/100, rated High Crime. A total of 600 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 10.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ludgershall and Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

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

600 crimes were recorded in Ludgershall and Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 10.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (541 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 645 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ludgershall and Rural?

The most common crime in Ludgershall and Rural is Violent Crime, with 645 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 107.5% 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 Ludgershall and Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ludgershall and Rural is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 10.9% — from 541 crimes in the previous 12 months to 600 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Ludgershall and Rural?

Ludgershall and Rural has a safety score of 23 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 Ludgershall and Rural compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Ludgershall and Rural has a safety score of 23/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Ludgershall and Rural 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 Ludgershall and Rural?

42.6% of crimes recorded in Ludgershall and 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 Ludgershall and Rural?

645 violent crimes were recorded in Ludgershall and Rural in the last 12 months — representing 107.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 328 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 Ludgershall and Rural last updated?

The crime data for Ludgershall and Rural was last updated in January 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 Ludgershall and Rural with other areas?

You can compare Ludgershall and 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: January 2026.