Total Crime Rate
45.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Athelstan Court area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Malmesbury , and the 729th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Athelstan Court (SN16 0FD) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.2% lower than the Malmesbury average (50.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Athelstan Court (SN16 0FD), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Malmesbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Marys Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Stumpes Close | — |
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