Crime in Westbury North: statistics, rates and trends
480 crimes were recorded in Westbury North in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westbury North at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbury North
- Types of crime in Westbury North
- Westbury North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbury North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbury North
- Demographics of Westbury North
- Questions about crime in Westbury North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (106) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westbury North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 480 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,246 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbury North peaked in the year to August 2020 (489 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (384). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 480 | 66.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 67.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 421 | 58.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 468 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 482 | 66.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 465 | 64.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 489 | 67.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 464 | 64.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 384 | 53.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and other theft (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 79 to 106 and public order rose from 22 to 26, while other theft fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 25.5 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 14.6 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westbury North; the highest is Trowbridge Drynham (110.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Westbury East (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury East | 128 | 32.7 | -51% |
| Westbury West | 409 | 59.8 | -10% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | +4% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -30% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -18% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +67% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +4% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 318 | 57.3 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Westbury North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Berengaria Close | 25 |
| On or near Mantell Close | 24 |
| On or near Westbury | 24 |
| On or near Summerdown Court | 23 |
| On or near The Paddocks | 22 |
| On or near Fore Street | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Wessex Walk | 17 |
Of the 374 crimes in Westbury North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Westbury North has an estimated population of 7,246 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbury North average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westbury North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbury North a safe place to live?
Westbury North recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Westbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury North was down 1% on the year before: 480 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbury North?
About 7,246 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbury North?
Westbury North 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.