Crime in Publow & Whitchurch: statistics, rates and trends
176 crimes were recorded in Publow & Whitchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Publow & Whitchurch
- Questions about crime in Publow & Whitchurch
- About this data
176 crimes were recorded in Publow & Whitchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 82 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Publow & Whitchurch has the 2,892nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Publow & Whitchurch | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 176 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,311 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Publow & Whitchurch was highest in the year to July 2024 (230 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (156). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 176 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 211 | 63.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 230 | 69.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 199 | 60.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 196 | 59.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 182 | 55.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 158 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 166 | 50.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Publow & Whitchurch 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-70%) and anti-social behaviour (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 24.8 | 0.72 | -19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.2 | 0.28 | -46% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +27% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +500% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -45% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -70% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 0.93 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Publow & Whitchurch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Publow & Whitchurch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Publow & Whitchurch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Publow & Whitchurch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Publow & Whitchurch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Publow & Whitchurch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Publow & Whitchurch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Publow & Whitchurch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Publow & Whitchurch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Publow & Whitchurch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Publow & Whitchurch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Publow & Whitchurch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Publow & Whitchurch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Publow & Whitchurch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Publow & Whitchurch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Publow & Whitchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham South | 805 | 79.9 | +50% |
| Keynsham North | 567 | 127.6 | +140% |
| Keynsham East | 622 | 96.9 | +82% |
| Chew Valley | 303 | 44.1 | -17% |
| Saltford | 268 | 35.6 | -33% |
| High Littleton | 114 | 37.0 | -30% |
| Mendip | 129 | 42.1 | -21% |
| Paulton | 422 | 64.4 | +21% |
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 Publow & Whitchurch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Witheys | 18 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 11 |
| On or near Dene Road | 11 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 11 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 10 |
| On or near Hillcrest | 9 |
| On or near Hamilton Way | 8 |
| On or near Bridle Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Pensford Hill | 6 |
| On or near St Whites Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Publow & Whitchurch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
Publow & Whitchurch has an estimated population of 3,311. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Publow & Whitchurch sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Publow & Whitchurch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Publow & Whitchurch a safe place to live?
Publow & Whitchurch recorded 53.2 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 Publow & Whitchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Publow & Whitchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Publow & Whitchurch was down 17% on the year before: 176 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Publow & Whitchurch?
Publow & Whitchurch 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 Publow & Whitchurch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.