Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Downton & Ebble Valley , and the 212th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Lane (SP5 3NA) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% lower than the Downton & Ebble Valley average (64.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Lane (SP5 3NA), the main crime hotspot is near The Borough. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Downton & Ebble Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Long Close East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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