Westbury Town vs Westcott

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westbury Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Westbury Town vs Westcott Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westbury Town
      Wiltshire Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      9.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Westcott
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westbury Town
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      995
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      896
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.9%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westbury Town
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      440 ↑27%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↓9%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      53 ↓4%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑13%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      32 ↑88%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓6%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      16 ↑60%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      55 ↑0%
      13 ↑18%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↓36%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑63%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westcott is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westbury Town safer than Westcott?

      Westbury Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 995 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Westcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westbury Town vs Westcott?

      Westbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westbury Town and Westcott?

      In Westbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (440 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westbury Town and Westcott?

      Westbury Town recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Westbury Town vs Westcott?

      Violent crime in Westbury Town totalled 440 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westbury Town and Westcott in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westbury Town recorded 896 crimes (now 995, a change of +11.1%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westbury Town and Westcott?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Westbury Town has a resolution rate of 9.9% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westbury Town and Westcott?

      Westbury Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Westbury Town and Westcott?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Westbury Town or Westcott on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westbury Town and Westcott. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.