Anti-social behaviour rates fall in Wiltshire and Swindon
Wiltshire Police say rates of ASB have fallen by around 6% in the last year.
Last updated 30th Jun 2026
Wiltshire Police says anti-social behaviour across Wiltshire and Swindon has fallen by 6% over the past year, with 585 fewer incidents recorded.
The force says it comes as its local partners mark the start of Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week by highlighting the work taking place to make communities safer.
The figures from May 2025 to April 2026 show 9,240 reports of anti-social behaviour compared to 9,825 reports the previous year. The figures also show that perceived anti-social behaviour has fallen from 10% to 6.8%, below the national comparator of 8.0%. The reductions come as Wiltshire Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, businesses and community organisations continue to strengthen their joint response to anti-social behaviour, recognising that long-term success depends on prevention, early intervention and coordinated enforcement.
The OPCC continues to work closely with Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police to support a range of initiatives that tackle anti-social behaviour in different ways. Taxi Marshal schemes in Swindon and Salisbury help reduce alcohol-related disorder and support people to get home safely during busy evenings, while Premier League Kicks in Swindon provides young people with positive activities, trusted role models and opportunities to develop new skills outside school.
Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, said: "Anti-social behaviour isn't just about the number of incidents recorded. It's about how safe people feel in their communities. When repeated behaviour goes unchecked, it can have a lasting impact on residents, businesses and entire neighbourhoods.
"Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week is an opportunity to shine a light on that impact, but also on the progress being made. These latest figures are encouraging and reflect the work of many organisations pulling in the same direction.
"None of this is achieved by one organisation acting alone. The progress we're seeing is the result of Wiltshire Police, our local authorities, businesses, community groups and many other partners working together to solve problems, share information and focus resources where they're needed most.
"There is always more to do, but these results show that partnership working is making a real difference and we're determined to build on that progress."