Crime Rates at Palmer Way, Longhedge, Salisbury, SP4 6RJ

Palmer Way area has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish , and the 483rd 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 Palmer Way (SP4 6RJ) in the last 12 months was 62.1 per 1,000 residents and was 116.3% higher than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average (28.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palmer Way (SP4 6RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Garland Mews. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.