Crime in Lambridge: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Lambridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lambridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Lambridge
- Types of crime in Lambridge
- Lambridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lambridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lambridge
- Population and deprivation in Lambridge
- Questions about crime in Lambridge
- About this data
333 crimes were recorded in Lambridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lambridge has the 2,618th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lambridge | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 333 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,598 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lambridge was highest in the year to July 2023 (340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (212). Over the whole period it rose 53%, 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 | 333 | 59.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 292 | 52.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 340 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 243 | 43.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 271 | 48.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 50.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 212 | 37.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 218 | 38.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lambridge 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+40%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in other theft (-25%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 15.5 | 0.45 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 13.0 | 0.85 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.9 | 0.71 | +371% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +18% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +26% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.1 | 0.83 | +53% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 0.79 | +20% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.08 | -86% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lambridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lambridge recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lambridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lambridge recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lambridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lambridge recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 371% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lambridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lambridge recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lambridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lambridge recorded 25 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 19% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lambridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lambridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lambridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lambridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lambridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lambridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lambridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lambridge recorded 9 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lambridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lambridge recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lambridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lambridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lambridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lambridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lambridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lambridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lambridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lambridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lambridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot | 416 | 96.3 | +62% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | +85% |
| Bathavon North | 242 | 31.3 | -47% |
| Bathwick | 1,464 | 146.2 | +146% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +514% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +64% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -10% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -19% |
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 Lambridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Lambridge Street | 35 |
| On or near Uphill Drive | 28 |
| On or near Coxley Drive | 16 |
| On or near Eldon Place | 16 |
| On or near Lambridge Street | 15 |
| On or near Spring Lane | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Rose Hill | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Lambridge has an estimated population of 5,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lambridge sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lambridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Lambridge a safe place to live?
Lambridge recorded 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Lambridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Lambridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lambridge was up 10% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lambridge?
Lambridge 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 Lambridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.