Churches in Wiltshire recorded 11 crimes in a single year.
The data, revealed in new figures from the Countryside Alliance, shows that the crimes took place in 2025.
The breakdown includes two thefts—one involving lead—a crime that has long plagued historic church buildings.
Also recorded were four cases of criminal damage and five involving violence.
Mo Metcalf-Fisher, director of external affairs at the Countryside Alliance, said: "Across the country, churches and places of worship continue to suffer, as vandals, thieves and other criminals treat them as easy targets.
"We cannot allow this to continue.
"Churches and places of worship are focal points for local communities, particularly in rural towns and villages where they play a crucial role in combatting isolation.
"It is vital that the public keep a watchful eye and report any issues to the police."
The offences form part of a wider national picture, with nearly 4,000 crimes recorded at churches and places of worship across the UK in 2025—more than 10 per day.
Of these, 1,619 were thefts and burglaries, 1,018 involved criminal damage, vandalism or arson, and 1,000 related to violent offences.
The Countryside Alliance believes the true figure is likely to be higher, as not all police forces supplied complete data.
Ben Sims, head of policy and public affairs at the National Churches Trust, said: "The National Churches Trust welcomes this new report by the Countryside Alliance, which shows that a shocking 10 crimes a day were committed at UK churches last year.
"If volunteers are not supported, and if funding is not easily accessible, this is just one of many sad outcomes."
He also raised concerns about government changes to funding.
Mr Sims said: "Already this year the government has imposed VAT on 21,000 historic places of worship.
"By further demoralising volunteers, and causing chaos for ongoing restoration projects, this leads to churches becoming more vulnerable."
The Countryside Alliance has called for greater funding and support.
It said churches are being left exposed due to the discontinuation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the introduction of VAT on repairs—burdens many small parishes cannot afford.
In February, vandalism at St Mary and St Martin Church in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, saw a historic stained glass window kicked in, furniture overturned, an altar cross damaged, and graffiti scrawled throughout the building.
Similar incidents continue to raise concerns about the safety and security of churches in communities across the UK.
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