Westbury Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Westbury’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a near-equal split between violent and property crimes, a shift from previous months that highlights the area’s evolving dynamics. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 45.7% below the UK average, underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or the unique characteristics of the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.9% of all crimes, with 25 incidents reported—a rate 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 48% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, rose sharply to 22 incidents (27.2% of total crimes), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition to shorter evenings. The balance between property and violent crime suggests a community where both public order and personal safety remain focal points. While criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) and shoplifting (8 incidents) remained below UK averages, the latter’s 166.7% increase from September indicates a need for targeted interventions. The low crime rate, consistent with Westbury’s likely rural-urban hybrid character, may reflect the area’s smaller population density and limited commercial activity, though the rise in shoplifting hints at localized pressures. Seasonal context, including darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributed to the uptick in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, illustrating how local rhythms influence crime patterns.

October 2024 saw a sharp 166.7% increase in shoplifting, with the number of incidents rising from 3 to 8. This surge may partly explain the broader shift in crime mix, as property crimes (26) now rival violent crimes (25) in frequency for the first time this year. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 75%, dropping from 8 to 2—a decrease that could reflect reduced vehicle movement during the month or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained 48% below the UK average, with 25 incidents recorded at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 57.1% increase, rising from 14 to 22, a trend that may correlate with Halloween activities and darker evenings. For residents, the 3 crimes per day figure offers a clear snapshot of the area’s crime frequency, though this remains significantly lower than the UK average.

Westbury’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced vehicle crime, which fell by 75% compared to September, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in traffic patterns or fewer opportunities for such offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low crime environment in Westbury, particularly when compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights that, despite the 81 recorded crimes, the area’s total population of 18,511 means each resident faces a significantly lower risk than the national average. Such figures provide residents with a tangible sense of the local safety profile, reinforcing that crime remains a rare occurrence in daily life.