Crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
802 crimes were recorded in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
802 crimes were recorded in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 242 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset has the 1,019th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 802 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.0 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,290 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,112 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (451). 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 | 802 | 110.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,112 | 152.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 925 | 126.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 647 | 88.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 520 | 71.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 451 | 61.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 510 | 70.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 559 | 76.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 525 | 72.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset 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 shoplifting, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-66%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 33.2 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 20.4 | 2.47 | -66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 13.0 | 0.85 | -2% |
| Other theft | 69 | 9.5 | 1.48 | -1% |
| Public order | 58 | 8.0 | 1.20 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 6.9 | 1.39 | -17% |
| Burglary | 44 | 6.0 | 1.71 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +120% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +12% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.81 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 1.17 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 95 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 down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 8 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 down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot | 416 | 96.3 | -13% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +232% |
| Lambridge | 333 | 59.5 | -46% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -44% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -56% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -51% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | -11% |
| Bathwick | 1,464 | 146.2 | +33% |
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 Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near George Street | 66 |
| On or near Lansdown Mews | 59 |
| On or near Ballance Street North | 53 |
| On or near Russell Street | 29 |
| On or near Walcot Street | 27 |
| On or near The Paragon | 24 |
| On or near Park Street Mews | 21 |
| On or near Bennett Street | 20 |
| On or near Alfred Street | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset 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 | 236 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 7,290. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 110.0 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 Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (149).
Is crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset was down 28% on the year before: 802 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,112 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset?
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset 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 Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.