Crime in Keynsham North: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Keynsham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keynsham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Keynsham North
- Types of crime in Keynsham North
- Keynsham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keynsham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keynsham North
- Demographics of Keynsham North
- Questions about crime in Keynsham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (252), anti-social behaviour (122) and shoplifting (68) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 576th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Keynsham North | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 608 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 4,442 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Keynsham North of any year here (608 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 608 | 136.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 482 | 108.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 581 | 130.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 425 | 95.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 493 | 111.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 102.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 482 | 108.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 481 | 108.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 451 | 101.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keynsham North recorded notably more shoplifting (81% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (79% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (66% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 73 to 122 and violence and sexual offences rose from 193 to 252, while public order fell from 54 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 56.7 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 27.5 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Public order | 38 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 6.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Keynsham North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 791 | 78.5 | -43% |
| Keynsham East | 633 | 98.6 | -28% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 169 | 51.0 | -63% |
| Saltford | 266 | 35.3 | -74% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -59% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | -36% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +4% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Keynsham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near St Anne'S Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Augustus Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Pool Barton | 32 |
| On or near Tiberius Road | 32 |
| On or near Back Lane | 28 |
| On or near Claudius Road | 25 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Close | 25 |
Of the 486 crimes in Keynsham North with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Keynsham North has an estimated population of 4,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keynsham North average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Keynsham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keynsham North a safe place to live?
Keynsham North recorded 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 576th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Keynsham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Keynsham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham North was up 26% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 482 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keynsham North?
About 4,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keynsham North?
Keynsham North 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.