Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA8 · Somerset
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA13 · Wiltshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 12 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Westbury recorded substantially more crime than Templecombe in February 2026 — 71 incidents compared to 12, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Templecombe sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Drugs (1), while Westbury has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and 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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Westbury — 12 vs 71 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Templecombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Templecombe saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Westbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 71).