Crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- Demographics of Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (102), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,623rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 266 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.3 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,528 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2020 (374 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (223). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 266 | 35.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 272 | 36.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 223 | 29.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 247 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 43.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 323 | 42.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 374 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 308 | 40.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 307 | 40.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and public order (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 44 to 52, while public order fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 13.5 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham East | 633 | 98.6 | +179% |
| Keynsham South | 791 | 78.5 | +122% |
| Keynsham North | 608 | 136.9 | +287% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +304% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +148% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | +58% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +127% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | +75% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Folly” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Folly | 31 |
| On or near Jena Court | 22 |
| On or near Chestnut Walk | 18 |
| On or near Haselbury Grove | 11 |
| On or near Avon Lane | 10 |
| On or near Cam Brook Close | 10 |
| On or near Ashton Hill | 8 |
| On or near Beech Road | 7 |
| On or near Tyning Road | 7 |
| On or near Claverton Road | 6 |
Of the 214 crimes in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 7,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,623rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset was down 2% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 7,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset?
Saltford, 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.