Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA13 · Wiltshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Westbury has less crime — 62 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Westbury in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 62, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Westbury recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 62 vs 178 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Westbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Westbury recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 178).