Crime in Bathavon South: statistics, rates and trends
162 crimes were recorded in Bathavon South in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bathavon South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bathavon South
- Types of crime in Bathavon South
- Bathavon South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bathavon South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bathavon South
- Demographics of Bathavon South
- Questions about crime in Bathavon South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (40), criminal damage and arson (22) and burglary (21) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bathavon South | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 162 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 4,445 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bathavon South peaked in the year to August 2024 (211 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (86). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 162 | 36.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 179 | 40.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 211 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 112 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 86 | 19.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 95 | 21.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 114 | 25.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 137 | 30.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 137 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bathavon South recorded notably more burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (27% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 69 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 9.0 | 34.2 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 4.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bathavon South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bathavon South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Down | 939 | 107.8 | +196% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | +94% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | +120% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +153% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +120% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | +42% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | +70% |
| Peasedown | 333 | 50.6 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bathavon South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roman Road” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roman Road | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Combe Hay Lane | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Innox Grove | 8 |
| On or near Brassknocker Hill | 7 |
| On or near Haycombe Lane | 7 |
| On or near Tuggy'S Lane | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Old Midford Road | 5 |
Of the 148 crimes in Bathavon South with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 54.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 27.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Bathavon South has an estimated population of 4,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bathavon South average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bathavon South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bathavon South a safe place to live?
Bathavon South recorded 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bathavon South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 40 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (22).
Is crime in Bathavon South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bathavon South was down 9% on the year before: 162 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bathavon South?
About 4,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bathavon South?
Bathavon South is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.