Crime in Oldfield Park: statistics, rates and trends
184 crimes were recorded in Oldfield Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Oldfield Park
- Questions about crime in Oldfield Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (56), anti-social behaviour (38) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oldfield Park | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 184 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,564 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oldfield Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (267 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (168). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 184 | 51.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 168 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 211 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 168 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 235 | 65.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 190 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 189 | 53.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 254 | 71.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 267 | 74.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 27 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 5.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Oldfield Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oldfield Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | +20% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | +55% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +630% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +79% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +55% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +177% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +70% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +121% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Oldfield Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillside Road” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Road | 24 |
| On or near Victoria Bridge Road | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Durley Park | 14 |
| On or near Lorne Road | 10 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 9 |
| On or near Monksdale Road | 8 |
| On or near Westmoreland Drive | 7 |
| On or near Sydenham Road | 6 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 6 |
Of the 146 crimes in Oldfield Park with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Oldfield Park has an estimated population of 3,564 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (46.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.5%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oldfield Park average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oldfield Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 46.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oldfield Park a safe place to live?
Oldfield Park recorded 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oldfield Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Oldfield Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oldfield Park was up 10% on the year before: 184 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 168 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oldfield Park?
About 3,564 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oldfield Park?
Oldfield Park 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.