Westbury (Wiltshire) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 18,511 residents, Westbury recorded 78 crimes in June 2023, translating to 4.2 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 50.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (34 cases, 43.6% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (13 cases, 16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 16.7%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Wiltshire, where community-focused policing and limited urban density may contribute to the lower overall rate. Seasonal factors in June—longer daylight hours and the onset of summer—likely influence crime patterns, with outdoor activities potentially reducing opportunities for property crimes but increasing visibility of violent incidents in public spaces. The breakdown also shows that Westbury's violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a strong local focus on community safety initiatives or demographic factors that mitigate interpersonal conflict. However, the relatively higher proportion of criminal damage and arson compared to UK averages may indicate specific local vulnerabilities, such as targeted vandalism in rural-adjacent areas or challenges in managing public spaces during peak tourism seasons.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types compared to May. Vehicle crime surged by 500%, rising from one incident to six, a stark increase that may reflect heightened traffic activity or changes in vehicle security measures during the summer months. Concurrently, drug-related offences and robbery both doubled from zero to one case each, though these low base figures mean the absolute numbers remain small. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from two to one incident, linked to seasonal retail patterns or increased surveillance in commercial areas. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 27.8%, from 18 to 13 cases, a trend consistent with the area's generally lower crime profile. Westbury's violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour is 53% below the national rate. These discrepancies highlight the area's distinct characteristics compared to larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with greater instances of disorderly conduct. The data also reveals that Westbury's vehicle crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average, influenced by the town's location within Wiltshire, where fewer commercial vehicles and lower traffic congestion may reduce opportunities for such offences.

Westbury's crime rate in June 2023 (4.2 per 1,000) represents a 5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 237 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk environment in Westbury compared to national averages, where the equivalent statistic would be significantly higher. When scaled to the town's population of 18,511, the 78 total crimes recorded in June amount to a manageable burden for local services, with no single category overwhelming the system. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark differences: for instance, Westbury's anti-social behaviour rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 53% below the national average of 1.5 per 1,000, suggesting that community cohesion and local governance may play a role in mitigating such incidents. These figures provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local safety context, while also highlighting the effectiveness of targeted policing strategies in maintaining low crime rates within a built-up area of Wiltshire.