Wiltshire Police

Is Ludgershall and Rural Safe?

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

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 1,141 crimes
23 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,141 Crimes (last 24 months)
42% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑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 24 months — 1,141 total crimes recorded in Ludgershall and Rural

Violent Crime
473 41.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
241 21.1%
Public Order
101 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
100 8.8%
Other Theft
59 5.2%
Vehicle Crime
57 5%
Burglary
51 4.5%
Other Crime
25 2.2%
Drugs
14 1.2%
Shoplifting
12 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
6 0.5%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ludgershall and Rural — last 24 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. 600 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Ludgershall and Rural has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

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. This is an increase of 10.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (541 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Ludgershall and Rural?

The most common crime in Ludgershall and Rural is Violent Crime, with 473 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 78.8% of all reported crimes in the area.

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% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

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% of crimes in Ludgershall and Rural 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 Ludgershall and Rural?

473 violent crimes were recorded in Ludgershall and Rural in the last 12 months, representing 78.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 241 incidents.

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 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 Ludgershall and Rural with other areas?

You can compare Ludgershall and Rural 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.

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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.