Crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- Demographics of Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (100) and public order (48) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 570 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.2 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,316 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2025 (608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (362). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 570 | 90.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 608 | 96.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 593 | 93.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 523 | 82.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 453 | 71.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 362 | 57.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 437 | 69.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 418 | 66.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 419 | 66.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and shoplifting (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 58 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 43.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 48 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 519 | 78.6 | -13% |
| Peasedown | 333 | 50.6 | -44% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | -56% |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 592 | 77.8 | -14% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -29% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -60% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -60% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A362” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A362 | 64 |
| On or near Huish Court | 39 |
| On or near Fortescue Road | 32 |
| On or near Huish Close | 30 |
| On or near The Street | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Ham Hill | 22 |
| On or near Pines Way | 22 |
| On or near Daneacre Road | 20 |
| On or near Pritchard Mews | 17 |
Of the 470 crimes in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 6,316 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset was down 6% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 6,316 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset?
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset 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.