Crime in Peasedown: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Peasedown in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Peasedown at a glance
- Crime trends in Peasedown
- Types of crime in Peasedown
- Peasedown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Peasedown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peasedown
- Demographics of Peasedown
- Questions about crime in Peasedown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), shoplifting (52) and anti-social behaviour (51) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,006th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Peasedown | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 333 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,586 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Peasedown peaked in the year to August 2025 (365 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (243). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 333 | 50.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 365 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 305 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 291 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 250 | 38.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 254 | 38.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 256 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 247 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 36.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (50% below) and public order (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 52, while violence and sexual offences fell from 186 to 146.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Peasedown; the highest is Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (90.2 per 1,000) and the lowest High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peasedown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock | 570 | 90.2 | +78% |
| Westfield | 519 | 78.6 | +55% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -28% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | -21% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | +27% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | +40% |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 592 | 77.8 | +54% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Peasedown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Frederick Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Sunnyside View | 14 |
| On or near Wellow Tyning | 11 |
| On or near Albert Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Bath Road | 10 |
| On or near Ashgrove | 9 |
| On or near Braysdown Lane | 9 |
| On or near Faukland View | 9 |
Of the 282 crimes in Peasedown with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Peasedown has an estimated population of 6,586 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peasedown average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Peasedown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peasedown a safe place to live?
Peasedown recorded 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,006th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Peasedown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (52).
Is crime in Peasedown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peasedown was down 9% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 365 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peasedown?
About 6,586 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peasedown?
Peasedown 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.