Laverstock Crime Overview
Laverstock is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 62nd most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Laverstock in 2020 was 44 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 19% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Laverstock is the 307th safest small town, and the 3,764th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2019, Laverstock was the worst small town in Wiltshire for other crime, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.45 per 1,000 inhabitants. March 2017 was also a bad month for Laverstock residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 9 crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Laverstock recorded 3 reports of drugs during July 2016, making its crime rate of 0.34 the worst small town for drugs in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Laverstock are violence and sexual offences, with 187 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 3.2% lower than 2019's figure of 193 offences and a difference of 0.67 from 2019's crime rate of 22. Laverstock's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 33% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Laverstock to other towns and cities
See how Laverstock shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Laverstock and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Laverstock Crime Map
Crime in Laverstock Compared To Wiltshire
Summary of Crimes in Laverstock This Year
| Laverstock | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 125 | 13.99 | 14,474 | 20.06 | 43% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.34 | 526 | 0.73 | 115% safer |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.91 | 1,947 | 2.70 | 7% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 65 | 7.27 | 4,907 | 6.80 | 6% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.23 | 1,534 | 2.13 | 73% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.78 | 831 | 1.15 | 47% safer |
| Other Theft | 26 | 2.91 | 2,830 | 3.92 | 35% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.45 | 293 | 0.41 | 9% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 38 | 4.25 | 3,362 | 4.66 | 10% safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.90 | 2,458 | 3.41 | 279% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 18 | 2.01 | 2,186 | 3.03 | 51% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 187 | 20.92 | 16,322 | 22.62 | 8% safer |
Laverstock Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 343 | 40.20 | 9% safer |
| Wroughton | 328 | 40.99 | 7% safer |
| Melksham Without | 387 | 43.18 | 1.8% safer |
| Calne | 795 | 43.19 | 1.8% safer |
| Highworth | 347 | 43.27 | 1.6% safer |
| Laverstock | 393 | 43.97 | - |
| Westbury | 702 | 44.51 | 1.2% more dangerous |
| Wootton Bassett | 604 | 45.95 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Amesbury | 689 | 55.77 | 21% more dangerous |
| Warminster | 1,038 | 58.24 | 25% more dangerous |
| Melksham | 1,064 | 70.90 | 38% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Laverstock
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Laverstock
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castle Well Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Saintes Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a caution |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Church Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Appleshaw Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near Lancaster Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Laverstock Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.78 | 0.22 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.4 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.56 | 0.56 | 1.3 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 0.78 | 1.3 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 1.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.45 | 0.45 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.90 | 0.56 | 0.78 | 0.90 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.1 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | Getting worse |
Changes In Laverstock's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Laverstock to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Laverstock | 43.97 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 35% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 43% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 47% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 49% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 49% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 55% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 57% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 59% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 67% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 68% more dangerous |
Crime in Laverstock During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Laverstock change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Laverstock saw a 350% increase in criminal damage and arson. Laverstock saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 86% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +25% | +200% | -33% | +63% | - | -15% | +44% | +100% | -47% | +50% |
| Burglary | - | -83% | - | -67% | +100% | -86% | - | -60% | -70% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +200% | -58% | -50% | +200% | - | +67% | +133% | +350% | -33% | +25% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | -50% | - | +200% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +100% | +300% | -67% | - | -50% | - | +200% | - | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -33% | +50% | +25% | -83% | +200% | +300% | +100% | - | -25% |
| Shoplifting | -33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -80% | - | +200% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | -33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +55% | +20% | -25% | -61% | +89% | - | -42% | -19% | +7% | +86% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Laverstock
What police force serves Laverstock?
Laverstock's local territorial police force is the Wiltshire Police.How dangerous is Laverstock?
Laverstock is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Wiltshire.What is Laverstock's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Laverstock are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Laverstock?
Laverstock's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021