Total Crime Rate
63.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shepherds Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish , and the 468th 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 Shepherds Close (SP5 4JF) in the last 12 months was 63.7 per 1,000 residents and was 121.8% 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 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 Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shepherds Close (SP5 4JF), the main crime hotspot is near Clearbury Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alderbury & Whiteparish| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Shepherds Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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