Crime in Southdown: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Southdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Southdown
- Types of crime in Southdown
- Southdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southdown
- Population and deprivation in Southdown
- Questions about crime in Southdown
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Southdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southdown has the 1,710th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southdown | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,271 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southdown was highest in the year to July 2026 (608 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (340). Over the whole period it rose 73%, 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 | 608 | 83.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 65.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 570 | 78.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 340 | 46.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 427 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 54.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 381 | 52.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 359 | 49.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 352 | 48.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southdown 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary, robbery.
The largest increases were in burglary (+110%) and violence and sexual offences (+47%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 25.3 | 0.74 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 22.1 | 2.67 | +24% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +28% |
| Burglary | 44 | 6.1 | 1.71 | +110% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +29% |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.1 | 1.53 | +88% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southdown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southdown recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southdown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southdown recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southdown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southdown recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southdown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southdown recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southdown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southdown recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southdown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southdown recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southdown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southdown recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southdown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southdown recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southdown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southdown recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southdown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southdown recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southdown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southdown recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southdown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southdown recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southdown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southdown recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southdown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southdown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +71% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -27% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | -7% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -42% |
| Odd Down | 416 | 70.0 | -16% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | +5% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +337% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +17% |
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 Southdown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blackmore Drive | 154 |
| On or near Alderley Road | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Sabin Close | 37 |
| On or near Loxton Drive | 31 |
| On or near Wedmore Park | 20 |
| On or near Burnham Road | 18 |
| On or near Priddy Close | 18 |
| On or near Dransfield Way | 16 |
| On or near The Hollow | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southdown 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 27.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 8.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 8.7% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 6.6% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Southdown has an estimated population of 7,271. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southdown sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southdown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Southdown a safe place to live?
Southdown recorded 83.6 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 Southdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (161).
Is crime in Southdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southdown was up 29% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southdown?
Southdown 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 Southdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.