Total Crime Rate
28.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Down area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Trowbridge Adcroft , and the 565th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Down (BA14 8QN) in the last 12 months was 28.7 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Trowbridge Adcroft average (136.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Down (BA14 8QN), the main crime hotspot is near York Buildings. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Trowbridge Adcroft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | York Buildings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | York Buildings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B3106 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Prospect Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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