Crime in Odd Down: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Odd Down in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Odd Down | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 420 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,947 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Odd Down peaked in the year to August 2018 (497 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (349). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 420 | 70.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 491 | 82.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 435 | 73.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 464 | 78.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 368 | 61.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 424 | 71.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 447 | 75.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 497 | 83.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (40% below) and public order (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 47 to 26 and other theft fell from 34 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 33.1 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Odd Down; the highest is Twerton & Whiteway (142.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bathavon South (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Odd Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | +14% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +13% |
| Combe Down | 939 | 107.8 | +53% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -27% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -13% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +31% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +102% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Odd Down over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Odins Road” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Odins Road | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Fullers Way | 19 |
| On or near Combe Hay Lane | 16 |
| On or near Corston View | 16 |
| On or near Lympsham Green | 16 |
| On or near Ridge Green Close | 16 |
| On or near Wellsway Park | 15 |
| On or near Barrow Road | 13 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 13 |
Of the 357 crimes in Odd Down with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 51.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Odd Down has an estimated population of 5,947 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Odd Down average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Odd Down | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Odd Down a safe place to live?
Odd Down recorded 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Odd Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Odd Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Odd Down was down 14% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 491 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Odd Down?
About 5,947 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Odd Down?
Odd Down 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.