There are 185 registered sex offenders in Wiltshire Constabulary's area and more than 200 other sexual and violent offenders in the county, according to newly-released police figures.

With 30 registered offenders per 100,000 people, the county is rated as one of Britain's safest in this respect. Nottinghamshire has the highest concentration of sex offenders with 57 per 100,000 people, while the Thames Valley Police area has the lowest with 19 per 100,000.