Crime in Westbury East: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Westbury East in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westbury East at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbury East
- Types of crime in Westbury East
- Westbury East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbury East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbury East
- Demographics of Westbury East
- Questions about crime in Westbury East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (69), anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,702nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Westbury East | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 128 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.7 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,917 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbury East peaked in the year to August 2019 (147 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (76). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 128 | 32.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 130 | 33.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 105 | 26.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 136 | 34.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 103 | 26.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 76 | 19.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 90 | 23.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 147 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 117 | 29.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 57 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 17.6 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Westbury East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury North | 480 | 66.2 | +103% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | +111% |
| Westbury West | 409 | 59.8 | +83% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | +43% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 318 | 57.3 | +75% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | +66% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +239% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +111% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Westbury East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brouncker Road” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brouncker Road | 12 |
| On or near Bitham Park | 9 |
| On or near Bratton Road | 9 |
| On or near Leighton Green | 8 |
| On or near The Tynings | 8 |
| On or near Wellhead Lane | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Warminster Road | 5 |
| On or near Callaway Gardens | 4 |
| On or near Leigh Road | 4 |
Of the 111 crimes in Westbury East with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 42 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Westbury East has an estimated population of 3,917 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbury East average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westbury East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbury East a safe place to live?
Westbury East recorded 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,702nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westbury East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Westbury East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury East was down 2% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbury East?
About 3,917 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbury East?
Westbury East 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.