Crime in Keynsham East: statistics, rates and trends
622 crimes were recorded in Keynsham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Keynsham East
- Questions about crime in Keynsham East
- About this data
622 crimes were recorded in Keynsham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keynsham East has the 1,328th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keynsham East | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 622 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,421 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keynsham East was highest in the year to July 2026 (622 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (349). Over the whole period it rose 57%, 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 | 622 | 96.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 448 | 69.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 510 | 79.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 364 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 403 | 62.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 367 | 57.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 349 | 54.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 395 | 61.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keynsham East 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 public order, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+58%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%). The largest falls were in drugs (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 39.6 | 1.16 | +34% |
| Public order | 71 | 11.1 | 1.66 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 10.3 | 1.52 | +38% |
| Drugs | 33 | 5.1 | 1.57 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +129% |
| Burglary | 29 | 4.5 | 1.28 | +164% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keynsham East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keynsham East recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keynsham East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keynsham East recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keynsham East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keynsham East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keynsham East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keynsham East recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keynsham East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keynsham East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keynsham East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keynsham East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keynsham East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keynsham East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keynsham East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keynsham East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keynsham East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keynsham East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keynsham East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keynsham East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keynsham East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keynsham East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keynsham East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keynsham East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keynsham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keynsham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 805 | 79.9 | -18% |
| Keynsham North | 567 | 127.6 | +32% |
| Saltford | 268 | 35.6 | -63% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 176 | 53.2 | -45% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -45% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | -9% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +48% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | -14% |
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 Keynsham East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashmead Road | 246 |
| On or near Fairfield Way | 55 |
| On or near Broadmead Lane | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Bath Road | 30 |
| On or near Chandag Road | 17 |
| On or near Teviot Road | 14 |
| On or near Calder Close | 13 |
| On or near Avon Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keynsham East 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 | 150 | 24.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 18.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 14.5% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 10.9% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 9.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 5.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Keynsham East has an estimated population of 6,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keynsham East sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keynsham East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Keynsham East a safe place to live?
Keynsham East recorded 96.9 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 Keynsham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (71).
Is crime in Keynsham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham East was up 39% on the year before: 622 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keynsham East?
Keynsham East 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 Keynsham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.