Crime in Combe Down: statistics, rates and trends
939 crimes were recorded in Combe Down in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Combe Down
- Questions about crime in Combe Down
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), shoplifting (198) and anti-social behaviour (124) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Combe Down | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 939 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,713 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Combe Down of any year here (939 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 100%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 939 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 770 | 88.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 694 | 79.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 602 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 561 | 64.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 471 | 54.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 561 | 64.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 66.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 470 | 53.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Combe Down recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), robbery (69% above the national rate) and burglary (62% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (42% below) and other theft (27% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 100 to 198 and burglary rose from 30 to 50, while public order fell from 74 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 198 | 22.7 | 8.5 | +98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Burglary | 50 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Combe Down; the highest is Bathwick (146.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bathavon South (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Combe Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | -14% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | -26% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | -34% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -52% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -66% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -43% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -26% |
| Bathwick | 1,467 | 146.5 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Combe Down over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 109 |
| On or near Down Avenue | 101 |
| On or near Hospital | 72 |
| On or near Chelwood Drive | 60 |
| On or near Clara Cross Lane | 44 |
| On or near Meare Road | 40 |
| On or near Drake Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Bradford Park | 34 |
| On or near Mulberry Way | 29 |
| On or near Kewstoke Road | 28 |
Of the 815 crimes in Combe Down with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Combe Down has an estimated population of 8,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%), more students (11.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Combe Down average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Combe Down | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Combe Down a safe place to live?
Combe Down recorded 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Combe Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (198).
Is crime in Combe Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Combe Down was up 22% on the year before: 939 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Combe Down?
About 8,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Combe Down?
Combe Down 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.