Crime in Oldfield Park: statistics, rates and trends
172 crimes were recorded in Oldfield Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oldfield Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Oldfield Park
- Types of crime in Oldfield Park
- Oldfield Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oldfield Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oldfield Park
- Population and deprivation in Oldfield Park
- Questions about crime in Oldfield Park
- About this data
172 crimes were recorded in Oldfield Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 51 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oldfield Park has the 3,094th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oldfield Park | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 172 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,564 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oldfield Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (168). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 172 | 48.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 169 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 219 | 61.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 168 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 236 | 66.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 185 | 51.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 191 | 53.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 262 | 73.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 71.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oldfield Park 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in other theft (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 14.3 | 0.42 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 10.1 | 0.66 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.1 | 0.74 | +260% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +22% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -17% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -55% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.1 | 1.36 | +33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oldfield Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oldfield Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oldfield Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oldfield Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oldfield Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oldfield Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oldfield Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oldfield Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oldfield Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oldfield Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oldfield Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oldfield Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oldfield Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oldfield Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oldfield Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oldfield Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oldfield Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oldfield Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oldfield Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oldfield Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oldfield Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oldfield Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oldfield Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oldfield Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oldfield Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oldfield Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oldfield Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oldfield Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oldfield Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | +27% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | +62% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +657% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +102% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | +73% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +196% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | +82% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | +128% |
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 Oldfield Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Road | 20 |
| On or near Victoria Bridge Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Durley Park | 15 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Monksdale Road | 9 |
| On or near Lorne Road | 9 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 6 |
| On or near Melcombe Road | 6 |
| On or near Sydenham Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oldfield Park 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 | 51 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
Oldfield Park has an estimated population of 3,564. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oldfield Park sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oldfield Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 42.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Oldfield Park a safe place to live?
Oldfield Park recorded 48.3 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 Oldfield Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Oldfield Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oldfield Park was up 2% on the year before: 172 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 169 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oldfield Park?
Oldfield Park 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 Oldfield Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.