Crime in Combe Down: statistics, rates and trends
903 crimes were recorded in Combe Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Combe Down at a glance
- Crime trends in Combe Down
- Types of crime in Combe Down
- Combe Down compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Combe Down
- What happened after crimes were reported in Combe Down
- Population and deprivation in Combe Down
- Questions about crime in Combe Down
- About this data
903 crimes were recorded in Combe Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 318 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Combe Down has the 1,154th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Combe Down | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 903 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.6 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,713 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Combe Down was highest in the year to July 2026 (903 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (458). Over the whole period it rose 97%, 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 | 903 | 103.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 804 | 92.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 679 | 77.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 586 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 554 | 63.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 480 | 55.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 569 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 575 | 66.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 458 | 52.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Combe Down 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 shoplifting, burglary, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and burglary (+50%). The largest falls were in public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 36.5 | 1.07 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 21.0 | 2.54 | +74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +13% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +15% |
| Burglary | 48 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +50% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +38% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.3 | 1.70 | +25% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +100% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +120% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Combe Down
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Combe Down recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Combe Down
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Combe Down recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Combe Down
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Combe Down recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Combe Down
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Combe Down recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Combe Down
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Combe Down recorded 54 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 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Combe Down
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Combe Down recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Combe Down
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Combe Down recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Combe Down
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Combe Down recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Combe Down
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Combe Down recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Combe Down
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Combe Down recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Combe Down
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Combe Down recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Combe Down
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Combe Down recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Combe Down
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Combe Down recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Combe Down
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Combe Down recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Combe Down, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Combe Down.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Combe Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | -6% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | -25% |
| Odd Down | 416 | 70.0 | -33% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -53% |
| Bathavon South | 172 | 38.7 | -63% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -41% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | -19% |
| Bathwick | 1,464 | 146.2 | +41% |
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 Combe Down over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Down Avenue | 85 |
| On or near Hospital | 70 |
| On or near Chelwood Drive | 67 |
| On or near Meare Road | 43 |
| On or near Clara Cross Lane | 40 |
| On or near Drake Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Bradford Park | 33 |
| On or near Kewstoke Road | 30 |
| On or near Mulberry Way | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Combe Down 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.3% |
Combe Down has an estimated population of 8,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Combe Down sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Combe Down |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% |
Is Combe Down a safe place to live?
Combe Down recorded 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Combe Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (183).
Is crime in Combe Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Combe Down was up 12% on the year before: 903 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 804 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Combe Down?
Combe Down 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 Combe Down. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.