Crime in Westbury West: statistics, rates and trends
413 crimes were recorded in Westbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Westbury West
- Questions about crime in Westbury West
- About this data
413 crimes were recorded in Westbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 199 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbury West has the 2,577th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbury West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 413 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,839 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbury West was highest in the year to July 2019 (523 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (352). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 413 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 404 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 352 | 51.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 382 | 55.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 454 | 66.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 492 | 71.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 457 | 66.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 523 | 76.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 494 | 72.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbury West 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in public order (-18%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 29.1 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +0% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +92% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +275% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.0 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -22% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westbury West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbury West recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westbury West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbury West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbury West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbury West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbury West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbury West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbury West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbury West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbury West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbury West recorded 15 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 275% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbury West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbury West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westbury West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbury West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbury West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbury West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbury West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbury West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbury West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbury West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbury West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbury West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbury West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbury West 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.
Theft from the person in Westbury West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westbury West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbury West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbury West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury East | 122 | 31.1 | -48% |
| Westbury North | 494 | 68.2 | +13% |
| Ethandune | 344 | 69.5 | +15% |
| Southwick | 181 | 45.2 | -25% |
| Warminster North & Rural | 340 | 61.3 | +1% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -11% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 630 | 110.4 | +83% |
| Warminster West | 349 | 49.8 | -18% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Grove | 35 |
| On or near Sandalwood Road | 30 |
| On or near Abbotts Court | 22 |
| On or near Gryphon Close | 22 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Exmoor Road | 18 |
| On or near Wyvern Walk | 18 |
| On or near A3098 | 17 |
| On or near Newfield Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbury West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 29.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Westbury West has an estimated population of 6,839. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbury West sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westbury West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Westbury West a safe place to live?
Westbury West recorded 60.4 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Westbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury West was up 2% on the year before: 413 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 404 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbury West?
Westbury West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.