Crime in Westbury North: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Westbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Westbury North
- Questions about crime in Westbury North
- About this data
494 crimes were recorded in Westbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbury North has the 2,304th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbury North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 494 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,246 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbury North was highest in the year to July 2020 (515 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (405). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 494 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 475 | 65.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 412 | 56.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 477 | 65.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 462 | 63.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 470 | 64.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 515 | 71.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 435 | 60.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 405 | 55.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbury North 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-23%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 25.0 | 0.73 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 15.3 | 1.00 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +2% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.8 | 1.31 | -23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westbury North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbury North recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westbury North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbury North recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbury North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbury North recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbury North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbury North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westbury North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbury North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbury North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbury North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbury North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbury North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbury North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbury North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbury North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbury North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbury North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbury North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbury North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbury North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbury North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbury North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbury North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbury North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbury North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbury North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury East | 122 | 31.1 | -54% |
| Westbury West | 413 | 60.4 | -11% |
| Ethandune | 344 | 69.5 | +2% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -34% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -21% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 630 | 110.4 | +62% |
| Trowbridge Park | 336 | 68.0 | -0% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 340 | 61.3 | -10% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Berengaria Close | 26 |
| On or near Teal Close | 26 |
| On or near The Paddocks | 25 |
| On or near Mantell Close | 24 |
| On or near Westbury | 23 |
| On or near Summerdown Court | 19 |
| On or near Wessex Walk | 19 |
| On or near Fore Street | 16 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbury North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 22.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 14.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Westbury North has an estimated population of 7,246. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbury North sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westbury North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Westbury North a safe place to live?
Westbury North recorded 68.2 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 Westbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Westbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury North was up 4% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbury North?
Westbury North 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 Westbury North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.