Crime in Westbury (Wiltshire): statistics, rates and trends
1,029 crimes were recorded in Westbury (Wiltshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- Questions about crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
- About this data
1,029 crimes were recorded in Westbury (Wiltshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 443 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Westbury (Wiltshire) has the 1,018th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbury (Wiltshire) | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,029 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.2 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,002 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,096 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (872). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,029 | 57.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,014 | 56.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 872 | 48.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 994 | 55.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,017 | 56.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,039 | 57.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,069 | 59.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 60.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,029 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbury (Wiltshire) 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 vehicle crime (+37%). The largest falls were in other crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 443 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 10.9 | 0.71 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +4% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -5% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.1 | 0.42 | +37% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +89% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 1.8 | 0.21 | -9% |
| Drugs | 17 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 17 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 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbury (Wiltshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 2 reports 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 (Wiltshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westbury (Wiltshire) 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Westbury (Wiltshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbury (Wiltshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster | 1,336 | 71.3 | +25% |
| Trowbridge | 4,041 | 94.6 | +66% |
| Frome | 2,957 | 101.9 | +78% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | -14% |
| Melksham | 1,335 | 71.9 | +26% |
| Peasedown St John | 209 | 41.4 | -28% |
| Devizes | 1,746 | 95.6 | +67% |
| Bath | 11,518 | 116.4 | +104% |
3 areas within Westbury (Wiltshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Westbury North had the highest rate (68.2 per 1,000) and Westbury East the lowest (31.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury North | Neighbourhood | 7,246 | 494 | 68.2 |
| Westbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,839 | 413 | 60.4 |
| Westbury East | Neighbourhood | 3,917 | 122 | 31.1 |
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 (Wiltshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 35 |
| On or near Sandalwood Road | 30 |
| 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 Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Westbury | 23 |
| On or near Abbotts Court | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbury (Wiltshire) 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 | 260 | 25.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 196 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 15.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Westbury (Wiltshire) has an estimated population of 18,002. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbury (Wiltshire) 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 (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Westbury (Wiltshire) a safe place to live?
Westbury (Wiltshire) recorded 57.2 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 (Wiltshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (196).
Is crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury (Wiltshire) was up 1% on the year before: 1,029 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,014 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbury (Wiltshire)?
Westbury (Wiltshire) 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 (Wiltshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.