Westbury Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Westbury's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.9% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its position as a built-up area within Wiltshire, where rural and urban characteristics may intersect. The most significant contribution to the crime rate came from violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.3% of all incidents, a stark contrast to property crimes that made up only 20% of the total (15 out of 75). This dominance of violent crime over property crime is unusual for a non-urban area and may be influenced by local factors such as the density of the population or the presence of social services that could impact reporting rates. Seasonal context further shapes this picture: February, as a winter month, typically sees lower outdoor activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while increasing indoor-related incidents. However, the high proportion of violent crime in this month defies typical seasonal patterns, suggesting other factors—such as the area's demographic makeup or transient populations—may play a role. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.3 per 1,000, with Westbury's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 being 5% below, a small but notable difference that highlights the area's specific dynamics. Meanwhile, categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences in Westbury were significantly lower than the UK average, by 45% and 27% respectively, indicating a community that may prioritise social cohesion or have effective local initiatives to address such issues. This data paints a complex picture of a place that, while safer than the national average in many respects, faces unique challenges in managing violent crime.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing a 100% increase from the previous month: possession of weapons, burglary, and bicycle theft. This rise in weapons-related incidents, though limited to a single report, suggests a potential spike in illicit activity that could warrant local monitoring. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, from 15 to 10 incidents, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast between Westbury and the UK average: violent crimes in the area are 5% below the national average, yet bicycle theft is 150% above. This disparity underscores the influence of local characteristics, such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or demographics that may contribute to higher rates of bicycle-related crime. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary cases—now at 2 incidents—highlights the need for continued vigilance in securing property, particularly as the month transitions into spring.

Westbury's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 8.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.7 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents, particularly in categories like burglary and possession of weapons. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. When scaled to the population of 18,511, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 247 residents. This metric provides context for residents considering the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though it remains important to note that this is a monthly aggregate and not a daily frequency. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relatively low incidence of crime in Westbury compared to national averages, reinforcing the area's position as a safer place within the UK context.