Crime in Warminster West: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Warminster West in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Warminster West
- Questions about crime in Warminster West
- About this data
349 crimes were recorded in Warminster West in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Warminster West has the 3,035th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warminster West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 349 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.8 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,012 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warminster West was highest in the year to July 2019 (642 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (349). Over the whole period it fell 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 349 | 49.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 429 | 61.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 416 | 59.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 350 | 49.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 72.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 548 | 78.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 596 | 85.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 642 | 91.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 483 | 68.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warminster West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 21.7 | 0.63 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 9.7 | 0.63 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -47% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.9 | 0.34 | -39% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +129% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -46% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -14% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Warminster West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warminster West recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warminster West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warminster West recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warminster West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warminster West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warminster West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warminster West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warminster West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warminster West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warminster West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warminster West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warminster West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warminster West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warminster West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warminster West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warminster West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warminster West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warminster West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warminster West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warminster West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warminster West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warminster West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warminster West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Warminster West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warminster West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Warminster West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warminster West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warminster West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster North & Rural | 340 | 61.3 | +23% |
| Warminster East | 613 | 129.0 | +159% |
| Wylye Valley | 257 | 51.2 | +3% |
| Westbury West | 413 | 60.4 | +21% |
| Westbury East | 122 | 31.1 | -37% |
| Ethandune | 344 | 69.5 | +40% |
| Westbury North | 494 | 68.2 | +37% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Warminster West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westleigh | 21 |
| On or near Cobbett Place | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Pampas Court | 14 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 12 |
| On or near The Maltings | 12 |
| On or near West Parade | 12 |
| On or near George Street | 11 |
| On or near Jacob Way | 11 |
| On or near Silver Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warminster West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 15.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Warminster West has an estimated population of 7,012. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warminster West sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warminster West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Warminster West a safe place to live?
Warminster West recorded 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Warminster West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Warminster West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warminster West was down 19% on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warminster West?
Warminster West is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Warminster West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.