Westbury (Wiltshire) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Westbury’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 57.3% of all reported crimes, with 51 incidents recorded—a rate of 2.8 per 1,000, 19% above the UK average. This category’s prominence is likely influenced by the area’s demographic profile, which includes a mix of elderly residents and younger families, potentially contributing to heightened vulnerability in certain settings. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurred at 0.6 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average. This may be attributed to Westbury’s relatively low population density and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that often correlate with higher anti-social behaviour rates. Burglary, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 11% above the UK average, suggesting that while overall property crime is lower than national levels, targeted incidents remain a concern. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the focus on indoor-related crimes such as violence and sexual offences, which are less affected by weather conditions. However, the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month’s rate of 28 incidents underscores a potential shift in local crime patterns that warrants further analysis.

February 2025 saw an 82.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 28 to 51 incidents. This surge, which places the category 19% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with other categories that declined. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell, with the latter dropping by 20% to four incidents. Vehicle crime, meanwhile, more than doubled, jumping from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This spike in vehicle-related crime may reflect seasonal patterns, as winter months often see higher vehicle theft due to increased indoor activity and reduced outdoor visibility. Anti-social behaviour remained 38% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Westbury’s generally lower levels of public disorder compared to other areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it highlights a new vulnerability in local security measures.

Westbury’s crime rate in February 2025 rose by 43.6% compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, reaching 4.8 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 28.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported crimes per day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 18,511. This figure provides a tangible sense of risk, though it must be noted that crime distribution varies by type and location. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is lower than the UK average, the localised increases in specific categories such as violence and sexual offences suggest targeted attention may be required in certain areas or demographics.