Recorded sexual offences, stalking and harassment, and violence without injury have all increased in Wiltshire, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The figures cover the year ending June 2026 and show increases across all three categories compared with the previous 12 months.
Recorded sexual offences rose from 2,224 to 2,419, an increase of 195 offences or 8.8%.
Violence without injury increased by 740 offences, from 7,054 to 7,794, representing a rise of 10.5%.
Stalking and harassment offences rose from 4,232 to 4,669, an increase of 437 offences or 10.3%.
Despite the increases, Wiltshire continues to record one of the lowest overall crime rates per 1,000 people nationally, according to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson said the figures highlighted areas of concern for both himself and the Chief Constable.
He said: “These figures highlight areas that cause the Chief Constable and I significant concern that we will need to address. We are seeing increases in violence, stalking and harassment, and sexual offences, all of which can have a serious impact on victims and communities.
“It is encouraging that Wiltshire continues to be one of the safest places in the country when measured by crime rates, but what matters most is whether people feel safe in their communities.
“Behind every statistic is a victim, and one victim is one too many. That is why preventing harm, supporting victims and ensuring Wiltshire Police is responding effectively to these challenges remain key priorities for me as Police and Crime Commissioner.”
Mr Wilkinson said work was continuing with partner organisations to understand and address the causes of violence, alongside Wiltshire Police’s knife crime strategy and efforts to target offenders.
His office also funds services intended to support victims, prevent crime and tackle the underlying causes of offending.
Deputy Chief Constable Mark Cooper said Wiltshire's overall crime levels and rates of violence remained significantly below regional and national averages.
However, he acknowledged the rise in reports of sexual offences, stalking and harassment, and violence without injury.
He said: “Reducing and preventing Violence against Women and Girls was confirmed as a Force priority in April and a significant amount of work is ongoing to increase victim confidence, improve support for those affected, target perpetrators and work with partners to prevent offending and keep communities safe.”
Mr Cooper said some of the increase in stalking offences could be linked to greater confidence among victims in reporting incidents and improved recognition of stalking behaviours.
He added: “While increased reporting is encouraging, we remain focused on protecting victims and pursuing those responsible for these often harmful and persistent offences.”
The police and crime commissioner’s office said it would continue working with local partners to identify emerging risks, commission support services and deliver programmes aimed at preventing violence and improving community safety.
The figures cover Wiltshire as a whole and do not provide a breakdown of offences specifically for Calne.
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