Crime in Keynsham North: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Keynsham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Keynsham North
- Questions about crime in Keynsham North
- About this data
567 crimes were recorded in Keynsham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 245 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keynsham North has the 717th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keynsham North | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 567 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.6 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 4,442 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keynsham North was highest in the year to July 2024 (574 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (410). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 567 | 127.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 503 | 113.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 574 | 129.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 410 | 92.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 500 | 112.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 472 | 106.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 459 | 103.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 481 | 108.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 462 | 104.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keynsham North 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+69%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and shoplifting (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 55.2 | 1.61 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 26.6 | 1.73 | +69% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 11.5 | 1.39 | -30% |
| Public order | 39 | 8.8 | 1.32 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 7.4 | 1.10 | -3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +56% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -21% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.93 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.67 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keynsham North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keynsham North recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keynsham North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keynsham North recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keynsham North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keynsham North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keynsham North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keynsham North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keynsham North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keynsham North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keynsham North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keynsham North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keynsham North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keynsham North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keynsham North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keynsham North recorded 11 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keynsham North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keynsham North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keynsham North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keynsham North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keynsham North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keynsham North recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keynsham North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keynsham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keynsham North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keynsham North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keynsham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keynsham North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 805 | 79.9 | -37% |
| Keynsham East | 622 | 96.9 | -24% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 176 | 53.2 | -58% |
| Saltford | 268 | 35.6 | -72% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -58% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | -31% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +12% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | -34% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Augustus Avenue | 33 |
| On or near St Anne'S Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Pool Barton | 32 |
| On or near Tiberius Road | 31 |
| On or near Back Lane | 28 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Close | 26 |
| On or near Broadlands Avenue | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keynsham North 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 | 185 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 20.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 6.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Keynsham North has an estimated population of 4,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keynsham North sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keynsham North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Keynsham North a safe place to live?
Keynsham North recorded 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Keynsham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham North was up 13% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 503 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keynsham North?
Keynsham North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.