Wiltshire Police have released information about which crimes have been reported most frequently in the region in the last quarter of the year.

The force continues to have the lowest total recorded crime per head of population in England and Wales, according to quarterly data released by the Office for National Statistics.

There was a 7 per cent decrease in crime from the previous period and 53.9 crimes per 1,000 people in the Wiltshire Police force area against a national average of 89.1 crimes.

The ONS round-up - Crime in England and Wales: year ending June 2024 – outlines which crimes were reported the most.

There was a 33 per cent decrease in robberies, a 10 per cent decrease in violence against the person and 8 per cent decrease in public order offences and burglary.

However there were increases in sexual offences – up by one per cent – and reports of theft from the person increased by 13 per cent. Vehicle offences and possession of weapon offences were also on the rise.

Deputy Chief Constable Craig Dibdin said: “We never lose sight of the fact that there are real victims behind each set of statistics and that almost every crime can have a profound impact both emotionally and financially.

“However I would like to pay tribute to the dedication and professionalism of officers and staff in Wiltshire Police who have helped to drive down crime and in doing so are helping to create lasting change. 

“To have the lowest total recorded crime per head of population in England and Wales is a reflection of the level of commitment to meeting our policing priorities that I see throughout the organisation.

“We are not complacent. As an organisation, we continue to refine the way we respond to the demand we see.

“We remain determined to build upon this generally positive picture and keep Improving to keep the people of Wiltshire safe.”

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