Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA13 · Wiltshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Westbury has less crime — 71 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Glastonbury saw somewhat more crime than Westbury in February 2026 (100 vs 71 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Westbury has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Westbury recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 71 vs 100 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Westbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Westbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Westbury recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 100).