Crime in Publow & Whitchurch: statistics, rates and trends
169 crimes were recorded in Publow & Whitchurch in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Publow & Whitchurch at a glance
- Crime trends in Publow & Whitchurch
- Types of crime in Publow & Whitchurch
- Publow & Whitchurch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Publow & Whitchurch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Publow & Whitchurch
- Demographics of Publow & Whitchurch
- Questions about crime in Publow & Whitchurch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (17) and other theft (15) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,987th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Publow & Whitchurch | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 169 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.0 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,311 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Publow & Whitchurch peaked in the year to August 2024 (227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (156). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 169 | 51.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 210 | 63.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 227 | 68.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 156 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 202 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 193 | 58.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 187 | 56.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 166 | 50.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 160 | 48.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (34% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 96 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 22.7 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Publow & Whitchurch; the highest is Keynsham North (136.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Publow & Whitchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 791 | 78.5 | +54% |
| Keynsham North | 608 | 136.9 | +168% |
| Keynsham East | 633 | 98.6 | +93% |
| Chew Valley | 300 | 43.6 | -15% |
| Saltford | 266 | 35.3 | -31% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -30% |
| Mendip | 127 | 41.4 | -19% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Publow & Whitchurch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Witheys” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Witheys | 16 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 12 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 10 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 10 |
| On or near Dene Road | 8 |
| On or near Hamilton Way | 8 |
| On or near Hillcrest | 8 |
| On or near Bridle Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Pensford Hill | 6 |
| On or near St Whites Close | 6 |
Of the 152 crimes in Publow & Whitchurch with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Publow & Whitchurch has an estimated population of 3,311 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Publow & Whitchurch average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Publow & Whitchurch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Publow & Whitchurch a safe place to live?
Publow & Whitchurch recorded 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,987th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Publow & Whitchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Publow & Whitchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Publow & Whitchurch was down 20% on the year before: 169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Publow & Whitchurch?
About 3,311 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Publow & Whitchurch?
Publow & Whitchurch 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.