Total Crime Rate
53.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barford Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Downton & Ebble Valley , and the 597th 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 Barford Lane (SP5 3PZ) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 225.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barford Lane (SP5 3PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Church Hatch. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Hatch | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Hatch | — |
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