Crime in Winsley & Westwood: statistics, rates and trends
108 crimes were recorded in Winsley & Westwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winsley & Westwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Winsley & Westwood
- Types of crime in Winsley & Westwood
- Winsley & Westwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winsley & Westwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winsley & Westwood
- Demographics of Winsley & Westwood
- Questions about crime in Winsley & Westwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (37), anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage and arson (11) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Winsley & Westwood | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 108 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.9 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,512 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Winsley & Westwood of any year here (108 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 108 | 23.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 135 | 29.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 117 | 25.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 126 | 27.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 122 | 27.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 132 | 29.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 134 | 29.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 161 | 35.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 38.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 50 to 37 and anti-social behaviour fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 8.2 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Winsley & Westwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winsley & Westwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon North | 265 | 43.6 | +82% |
| Bradford-on-Avon South | 289 | 64.2 | +168% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | +156% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +417% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | +73% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +909% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | +126% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +363% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Winsley & Westwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near The Orchard | 8 |
| On or near Blackberry Lane | 6 |
| On or near Lindisfarne Close | 6 |
| On or near Ashley Road | 5 |
| On or near B3108 | 5 |
| On or near Boswell Road | 5 |
| On or near Middle Stoke | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
| On or near Sally In The Wood | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 87 crimes in Winsley & Westwood with one. The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 18 | 20.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 9.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Winsley & Westwood has an estimated population of 4,512 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winsley & Westwood average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winsley & Westwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winsley & Westwood a safe place to live?
Winsley & Westwood recorded 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winsley & Westwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 37 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Winsley & Westwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winsley & Westwood was down 20% on the year before: 108 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winsley & Westwood?
About 4,512 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winsley & Westwood?
Winsley & Westwood 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.