Crime in Kingsmead: statistics, rates and trends
3,144 crimes were recorded in Kingsmead in the 12 months to August 2026, 376.8 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 Kingsmead at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsmead
- Types of crime in Kingsmead
- Kingsmead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsmead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsmead
- Demographics of Kingsmead
- Questions about crime in Kingsmead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (872), anti-social behaviour (595) and shoplifting (503) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 40th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingsmead | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,144 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 376.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,345 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kingsmead of any year here (3,144 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,144 | 376.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,489 | 298.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,560 | 306.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,244 | 268.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,655 | 318.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,084 | 249.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,570 | 308.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,650 | 317.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,766 | 331.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 297 |
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 260 |
| May 2026 | 271 |
| April 2026 | 239 |
| March 2026 | 293 |
| February 2026 | 262 |
| January 2026 | 207 |
| December 2025 | 240 |
| November 2025 | 235 |
| October 2025 | 293 |
| September 2025 | 255 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsmead recorded notably more shoplifting (7.1 times the national rate), public order (5.6 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (5.4 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 83 to 124 and anti-social behaviour rose from 422 to 595, while drugs fell from 50 to 36 and bicycle theft fell from 50 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 872 | 104.5 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 595 | 71.3 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 503 | 60.3 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 314 | 37.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 229 | 27.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 188 | 22.5 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 14.9 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Burglary | 104 | 12.5 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Robbery | 61 | 7.3 | 1.4 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 4.4 | 0.8 | -26% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 3.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 3.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingsmead has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -84% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -86% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | -70% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | -75% |
| Walcot | 425 | 98.3 | -74% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | -79% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | -77% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -79% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Kingsmead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsmead Square” (208).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsmead Square | 208 |
| On or near Parking Area | 200 |
| On or near A3039 | 146 |
| On or near James Street West | 146 |
| On or near St James'S Parade | 119 |
| On or near Cheap Street | 107 |
| On or near Westgate Street | 107 |
| On or near Kingsmead North | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Westgate Buildings | 78 |
Of the 2,549 crimes in Kingsmead with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 595 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 961 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 789 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 241 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 168 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 155 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 104 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 24 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Kingsmead has an estimated population of 8,345 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (29.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more households without a car (46%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsmead average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kingsmead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 29.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsmead a safe place to live?
Kingsmead recorded 376.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 40th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Kingsmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 872 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (595).
Is crime in Kingsmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsmead was up 26% on the year before: 3,144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,489 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsmead?
About 8,345 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsmead?
Kingsmead 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.