Crime in Southdown: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in Southdown in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southdown
- Questions about crime in Southdown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), shoplifting (151) and public order (44) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,842nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southdown | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 582 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,271 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Southdown of any year here (582 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 582 | 80.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 486 | 66.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 580 | 79.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 341 | 46.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 420 | 57.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 382 | 52.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 388 | 53.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 51.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 356 | 49.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southdown recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (59% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 24 to 41 and violence and sexual offences rose from 136 to 177.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 24.3 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 20.8 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Public order | 44 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Burglary | 41 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Robbery | 16 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southdown; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +78% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -23% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | 0% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -36% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | -12% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +10% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +371% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Southdown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Blackmore Drive” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blackmore Drive | 141 |
| On or near Alderley Road | 53 |
| On or near Sabin Close | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Loxton Drive | 33 |
| On or near Priddy Close | 19 |
| On or near Wedmore Park | 19 |
| On or near Burnham Road | 16 |
| On or near Dransfield Way | 14 |
| On or near Lymore Terrace | 14 |
Of the 546 crimes in Southdown with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 10.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Southdown has an estimated population of 7,271 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.5%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southdown average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southdown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southdown a safe place to live?
Southdown recorded 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,842nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Southdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (151).
Is crime in Southdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southdown was up 20% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 486 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southdown?
About 7,271 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southdown?
Southdown 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.