Crime in Westbury West: statistics, rates and trends
409 crimes were recorded in Westbury West in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westbury West at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbury West
- Types of crime in Westbury West
- Westbury West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbury West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbury West
- Demographics of Westbury West
- Questions about crime in Westbury West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (202), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westbury West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 409 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.8 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,839 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbury West peaked in the year to August 2019 (525 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (347). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 409 | 59.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 409 | 59.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 347 | 50.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 391 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 451 | 65.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 480 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 447 | 65.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 494 | 72.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 33 to 26 and anti-social behaviour fell from 78 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 29.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westbury West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury East | 128 | 32.7 | -45% |
| Westbury North | 480 | 66.2 | +11% |
| Ethandune | 341 | 68.8 | +15% |
| Southwick | 187 | 46.7 | -22% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 318 | 57.3 | -4% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -9% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +85% |
| Warminster West | 345 | 49.2 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Westbury West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willow Grove” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Grove | 34 |
| On or near Sandalwood Road | 26 |
| On or near Gryphon Close | 23 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 22 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Abbotts Court | 19 |
| On or near Exmoor Road | 19 |
| On or near A3098 | 18 |
| On or near Wyvern Walk | 17 |
| On or near Newfield Close | 16 |
Of the 346 crimes in Westbury West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Westbury West has an estimated population of 6,839 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbury West average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Westbury West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbury West a safe place to live?
Westbury West recorded 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westbury West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Westbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury West was almost unchanged on the year before: 409 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbury West?
About 6,839 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbury West?
Westbury West 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.