Crime in Westbury East: statistics, rates and trends

122 crimes were recorded in Westbury East in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbury East has the 3,739th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Westbury East was highest in the year to July 2019 (138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (77). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbury East 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 anti-social behaviour (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Westbury East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbury East recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 51.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Westbury East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbury East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Westbury East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbury East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Westbury East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbury East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Westbury East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Westbury East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Westbury East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Westbury East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbury East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Westbury East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbury East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Westbury East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbury East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbury East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbury East.

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 Westbury East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbury East 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.

Westbury East has an estimated population of 3,917. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbury East sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Westbury East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.