Crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
831 crimes were recorded in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (244), shoplifting (174) and anti-social behaviour (101) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 933rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 831 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.0 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,290 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,101 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (454). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 831 | 114.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,101 | 151.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 913 | 125.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 641 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 548 | 75.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 70.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 558 | 76.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 528 | 72.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), burglary (54% above the national rate) and other theft (49% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 443 to 174 and burglary fell from 56 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 33.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 23.9 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 70 | 9.6 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 56 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 7.0 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 40 | 5.5 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcot | 425 | 98.3 | -14% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +231% |
| Lambridge | 345 | 61.6 | -46% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -46% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -55% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -51% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | -19% |
| Bathwick | 1,467 | 146.5 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (169).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 169 |
| On or near George Street | 69 |
| On or near Lansdown Mews | 61 |
| On or near Ballance Street North | 57 |
| On or near Russell Street | 31 |
| On or near Walcot Street | 25 |
| On or near The Paragon | 21 |
| On or near Cornishmans Road | 19 |
| On or near Park Street Mews | 19 |
| On or near Bennett Street | 18 |
Of the 730 crimes in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 7,290 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.9%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%) and more private renting (35%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 933rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (174).
Is crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset was down 25% on the year before: 831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,101 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 7,290 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset?
Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset 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.