Wiltshire Police

Is Salisbury City Centre Safe?

Crime statistics for Salisbury City Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 3,366 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,366 Crimes (last 24 months)
44.9% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓1.1% 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 — 3,366 total crimes recorded in Salisbury City Centre

Violent Crime
1,012 30.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
902 26.8%
Shoplifting
360 10.7%
Public Order
268 8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
263 7.8%
Other Theft
154 4.6%
Drugs
87 2.6%
Other Crime
70 2.1%
Burglary
65 1.9%
Bicycle Theft
62 1.8%
Theft from Person
46 1.4%
Vehicle Crime
38 1.1%
Robbery
21 0.6%
Possession of Weapons
18 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Salisbury City Centre — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salisbury City Centre safe?

Salisbury City Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. 1,674 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Salisbury City Centre has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Salisbury City Centre in the last 12 months?

1,674 crimes were recorded in Salisbury City Centre in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,692 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Salisbury City Centre?

The most common crime in Salisbury City Centre is Violent Crime, with 1,012 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 60.5% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Salisbury City Centre increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Salisbury City Centre is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.1% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Salisbury City Centre?

Salisbury City Centre 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 Salisbury City Centre compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Salisbury City Centre has a safety score of 6/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Salisbury City Centre 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 Salisbury City Centre?

44.9% of crimes in Salisbury City Centre 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 Salisbury City Centre?

1,012 violent crimes were recorded in Salisbury City Centre in the last 12 months, representing 60.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 902 incidents.

When was the crime data for Salisbury City Centre last updated?

The crime data for Salisbury City Centre 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 Salisbury City Centre with other areas?

You can compare Salisbury City Centre 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.