Crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- Demographics of Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), public order (72) and anti-social behaviour (58) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,568th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 511 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,820 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2025 (537 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (414). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 511 | 87.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 537 | 92.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 482 | 82.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 414 | 71.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 440 | 75.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 78.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 506 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 489 | 84.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 458 | 78.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset recorded notably more public order (86% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (35% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 43.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Public order | 72 | 12.4 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 10.0 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbridge, 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 Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +63% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -37% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -30% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -9% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +329% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -41% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +30% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (180).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 180 |
| On or near Chelsea Road | 43 |
| On or near Chandler Close | 20 |
| On or near Meadow Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Penn Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Selbourne Close | 16 |
| On or near Avon Park | 15 |
| On or near Foxcombe Road | 14 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 13 |
| On or near Kaynton Mead | 12 |
Of the 453 crimes in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 5,820 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.9%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,568th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (72).
Is crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset was down 5% on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 537 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 5,820 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbridge, Bath and North East Somerset?
Newbridge, 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.