Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA13 · Wiltshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Westbury saw somewhat more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 (62 vs 43 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Westbury — 43 vs 62 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 62).