Total Crime Rate
71.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Crescent area has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Laverstock , and the 415th highest 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 Ash Crescent (SP1 3GY) in the last 12 months was 71.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.8% higher than the Laverstock average (45.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 34.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Crescent (SP1 3GY), the main crime hotspot is near Manning Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Laverstock| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sycamore Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drake Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Manning Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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