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Crime in Westbury

Westbury had 318 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

BA13, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Westbury

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75.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common143 in 3 months

Month by month

80 Mar 68 Apr 105 May 134 Jun 96 Jul 88 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Westbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14345%
anti-social behaviour6219%
criminal damage3310%
theft206%
public order175%
vehicle crime144%
burglary113%
shoplifting83%

Westbury against Wiltshire

TypeWestbury per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence34.118.2▲ 43%
Burglary2.61.6–
Vehicle crime3.31.5–
Anti-social behaviour14.811.4▲ 3%
Theft and robbery5.73.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westbury75.9▲ 26%
North Bradley70.4▲ 48%
Dilton Marsh42.5▲ 69%
Bratton40.2▲ 32%
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Westbury a safe area?

Westbury had about 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (143), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and criminal damage (33).