Crime in Warminster West: statistics, rates and trends
345 crimes were recorded in Warminster West in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warminster West at a glance
- Crime trends in Warminster West
- Types of crime in Warminster West
- Warminster West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Warminster West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warminster West
- Demographics of Warminster West
- Questions about crime in Warminster West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (73), criminal damage and arson (24) and public order (24) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,057th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Warminster West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 345 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.2 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,012 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Warminster West of any year here (345 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 345 | 49.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 425 | 60.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 422 | 60.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 350 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 492 | 70.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 586 | 83.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 662 | 94.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 473 | 67.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 24 and public order fell from 41 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 10.4 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Warminster West; the highest is Warminster East (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Westbury East (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warminster West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster North & Rural | 318 | 57.3 | +16% |
| Warminster East | 589 | 123.9 | +152% |
| Wylye Valley | 256 | 51.0 | +4% |
| Westbury West | 409 | 59.8 | +22% |
| Westbury East | 128 | 32.7 | -34% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | +40% |
| Westbury North | 480 | 66.2 | +35% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Warminster West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westleigh” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westleigh | 20 |
| On or near Cobbett Place | 17 |
| On or near Pampas Court | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 13 |
| On or near George Street | 11 |
| On or near Osprey Road | 11 |
| On or near The Maltings | 11 |
| On or near West Parade | 11 |
| On or near Jacob Way | 10 |
Of the 272 crimes in Warminster West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Warminster West has an estimated population of 7,012 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warminster West average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Warminster West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warminster West a safe place to live?
Warminster West recorded 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,057th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Warminster West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Warminster West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warminster West was down 19% on the year before: 345 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warminster West?
About 7,012 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warminster West?
Warminster West is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.