Crime in Bathwick: statistics, rates and trends
1,464 crimes were recorded in Bathwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bathwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Bathwick
- Types of crime in Bathwick
- Bathwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bathwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bathwick
- Population and deprivation in Bathwick
- Questions about crime in Bathwick
- About this data
1,464 crimes were recorded in Bathwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 452 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bathwick has the 470th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bathwick | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,464 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.2 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,017 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bathwick was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,464 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (881). Over the whole period it rose 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,464 | 146.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,452 | 145.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,175 | 117.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,205 | 120.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,044 | 104.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 881 | 88.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 924 | 92.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,003 | 100.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,093 | 109.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 152 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bathwick over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+44%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 45.1 | 1.32 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 27.7 | 1.80 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 247 | 24.7 | 2.98 | -26% |
| Public order | 174 | 17.4 | 2.61 | +23% |
| Other theft | 90 | 9.0 | 1.41 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -31% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +167% |
| Robbery | 32 | 3.2 | 2.36 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 2.1 | 2.55 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +33% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -15% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -55% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bathwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bathwick recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bathwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bathwick recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bathwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bathwick recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bathwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bathwick recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bathwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bathwick recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bathwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bathwick recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bathwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bathwick recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bathwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bathwick recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bathwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bathwick recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bathwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bathwick recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bathwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bathwick recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bathwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bathwick recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bathwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bathwick recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bathwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bathwick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bathwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bathwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bathwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot | 416 | 96.3 | -34% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | -33% |
| Lambridge | 333 | 59.5 | -59% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | -25% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +150% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -67% |
| Bathavon North | 242 | 31.3 | -79% |
| Combe Down | 903 | 103.6 | -29% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bathwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 235 |
| On or near Nightclub | 228 |
| On or near Supermarket | 139 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 138 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 78 |
| On or near Sydney Wharf | 69 |
| On or near Railway Street | 60 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 44 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 33 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bathwick over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 29.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 277 | 18.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 111 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
Bathwick has an estimated population of 10,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bathwick sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bathwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 35.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Bathwick a safe place to live?
Bathwick recorded 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bathwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Bathwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bathwick was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,464 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,452 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bathwick?
Bathwick is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bathwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.