Westbury (Wiltshire) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Westbury’s crime rate for September 2024 was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights a marked divergence from national trends, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.4% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 23.2%, and anti-social behaviour at 14.1%. While violence rates in Westbury (1.9 per 1,000) are 27% below the UK average, the area faces a strikingly higher incidence of criminal damage and arson (1.2 per 1,000) compared to the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may partly explain the area’s unique crime picture, which contrasts with the UK’s broader patterns. September, a transitional month marked by back-to-school activity and the start of university freshers’ week, could influence crime dynamics. The seasonal shift from summer to autumn may contribute to increased property crime as daylight hours decrease. Westbury’s relatively low overall crime rate suggests a generally safer environment than the UK average, though targeted issues like vandalism require attention. The area’s character as a built-up district within rural Wiltshire may shape these patterns, with limited urban density reducing violent crime but leaving smaller communities vulnerable to specific property-related offences.

September 2024 saw a 166.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and drug-related offences, highlights shifting patterns in local crime. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14.1% of total crimes, decreased by 30% compared to the previous month, suggesting some success in community-focused interventions. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson emerged as a significant local concern, with rates 114% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may reflect the area’s built-up character, where vandalism and property-related offences are more concentrated. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Westbury (1.9 per 1,000) is 27% below the national average, indicating a relative strength in managing violent crime. Residents might find the daily crime figure of 3 incidents per day (99 total over 30 days) particularly useful for context. The month-on-month changes also reveal an 11.2% increase in overall crime rate from August’s 4.8 per 1,000, though this remains within the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime rate below the UK average.

Westbury’s September 2024 crime rate (5.4 per 1,000) represents an 11.2% increase compared to August’s 4.8 per 1,000, yet remains well below the UK average. This rise, while notable, underscores the area’s consistent performance in keeping crime levels low. On a daily basis, Westbury recorded an average of 3 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while reflecting local activity, is unlikely to cause alarm for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 18,511, the area’s small size means that crime impacts a relatively small proportion of the community compared to larger urban centres. This demographic context may explain why Westbury’s crime rate, though rising slightly, remains far below national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of localized factors—such as the area’s built-up nature within rural Wiltshire—shaping crime patterns differently than in densely populated cities. These figures collectively suggest that Westbury’s residents face a crime environment that is both manageable and distinct from the UK’s broader trends.