Crime in Keynsham East: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Keynsham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 41% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keynsham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Keynsham East
- Types of crime in Keynsham East
- Keynsham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keynsham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keynsham East
- Demographics of Keynsham East
- Questions about crime in Keynsham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (262), public order (73) and anti-social behaviour (69) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Keynsham East | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 633 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +41% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,421 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Keynsham East of any year here (633 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 633 | 98.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 448 | 69.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 515 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 362 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 403 | 62.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 368 | 57.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 61.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 336 | 52.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 402 | 62.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keynsham East recorded notably more public order (71% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (57% above the national rate) and drugs (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and other theft (32% below). On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 73 and anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 69, while drugs fell from 40 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Public order | 73 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Keynsham East; the highest is Twerton & Whiteway (142.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 791 | 78.5 | -20% |
| Keynsham North | 608 | 136.9 | +39% |
| Saltford | 266 | 35.3 | -64% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 169 | 51.0 | -48% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -43% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | -11% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +45% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Keynsham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashmead Road” (252).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashmead Road | 252 |
| On or near Fairfield Way | 62 |
| On or near Broadmead Lane | 38 |
| On or near Bath Road | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Calder Close | 14 |
| On or near Teviot Road | 14 |
| On or near Chandag Road | 13 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 12 |
| On or near Avon Mill Lane | 11 |
Of the 564 crimes in Keynsham East with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 15% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 15.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Keynsham East has an estimated population of 6,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keynsham East average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Keynsham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keynsham East a safe place to live?
Keynsham East recorded 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Keynsham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (73).
Is crime in Keynsham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham East was up 41% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keynsham East?
About 6,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keynsham East?
Keynsham East 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.