Crime in Westbury (Wiltshire): statistics, rates and trends
1,017 crimes were recorded in Westbury (Wiltshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 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 (Wiltshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Types of crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Westbury (Wiltshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Demographics of Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Questions about crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (456), anti-social behaviour (186) and criminal damage and arson (118) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,025th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westbury (Wiltshire) | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,017 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,002 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,136 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (873). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,017 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,026 | 57.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 873 | 48.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 995 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,036 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,021 | 56.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,026 | 57.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,136 | 63.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 995 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (80% below) and other theft (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 37 and burglary rose from 26 to 34, while other crime fell from 50 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 25.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 57 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 42 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.1 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Burglary | 34 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -46% |
| Drugs | 15 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Westbury (Wiltshire); the highest is Bath (118.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Peasedown St John (39.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster | 1,282 | 68.4 | +21% |
| Trowbridge | 4,063 | 95.1 | +68% |
| Frome | 2,887 | 99.5 | +76% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 459 | 48.6 | -14% |
| Melksham | 1,375 | 74.1 | +31% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -30% |
| Devizes | 1,739 | 95.2 | +69% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +109% |
Of the 3 areas within Westbury (Wiltshire), Westbury North had the highest crime rate (66.2 per 1,000) and Westbury East the lowest (32.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury North | Neighbourhood | 7,246 | 480 | 66.2 |
| Westbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,839 | 409 | 59.8 |
| Westbury East | Neighbourhood | 3,917 | 128 | 32.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Westbury (Wiltshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 34 |
| On or near Sandalwood Road | 26 |
| On or near Berengaria Close | 25 |
| On or near Mantell Close | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Westbury | 24 |
| On or near Gryphon Close | 23 |
| On or near Summerdown Court | 23 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 22 |
Of the 831 crimes in Westbury (Wiltshire) with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Westbury (Wiltshire) has an estimated population of 18,002 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbury (Wiltshire) average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westbury (Wiltshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbury (Wiltshire) a safe place to live?
Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,025th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,017 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,026 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbury (Wiltshire)?
About 18,002 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbury (Wiltshire)?
Westbury (Wiltshire) 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.