Westbury Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 18,511 residents, 67 crimes reported in June 2025 translates to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people — 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places Westbury well within the lower end of national crime profiles, consistent with its status as a largely rural built-up area in Wiltshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (24 cases, 35.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 20.9%) and public order offences (10 cases, 14.9%). These patterns align with the area's character: a low-density, semi-rural community where public spaces are less densely populated than urban centres, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors may also play a role — with June marking the start of summer, tourism in nearby coastal areas could indirectly influence local crime dynamics, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Violent crime rates in Westbury (1.3 per 1,000) are 55% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community cohesion, effective local policing, and the area's inherent lower population density as contributing factors. Property crimes, though fewer in number (13 total), remain a concern, though their share of total crimes (19.4%) is significantly lower than the UK average for property crime categories.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to May. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 51.0% (from 49 to 24 cases), a sharp drop that may reflect seasonal changes as summer begins — with increased daylight hours deterring certain types of crime. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 cases, a category that includes offences not easily classified under standard categories. This increase, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention as it suggests emerging or underreported crime types. Possession of weapons and robbery both doubled from zero to one case each, a statistically insignificant change but one that could indicate shifting criminal activity or reporting trends. Vehicle crime fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 case), linked to reduced public transport use during the summer months or improved local security measures. Anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and public order offences (10 cases) remained relatively stable, though both categories remain below UK averages by 44% and 15% respectively. The most striking UK comparison is in 'other crime', which in Westbury was 87% above the national average (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.3 per 1,000), highlighting a specific area for local authorities to investigate further.

Compared to May 2025, Westbury's crime rate fell by 29.4% (from 5.1 to 3.6 per 1,000), marking a significant improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in June — a figure that, while low, is worth contextualising for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 276 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable towns. Given Westbury's population of 18,511, this translates to a level of risk that is exceptionally low relative to national benchmarks. The reduction in violence and sexual offences, coupled with the sustained low levels of property crime, suggests that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be having a measurable impact. However, the increase in 'other crime' — which is 87% above the UK average — indicates that certain unclassified or niche crime types may require targeted attention. For a built-up area within Wiltshire, these figures reinforce the perception of Westbury as a relatively safe community, though the anomaly in 'other crime' highlights the need for continued monitoring and expanded reporting mechanisms to capture all types of criminal activity.