Crime in Twerton & Whiteway: statistics, rates and trends
1,064 crimes were recorded in Twerton & Whiteway in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Twerton & Whiteway at a glance
- Crime trends in Twerton & Whiteway
- Types of crime in Twerton & Whiteway
- Twerton & Whiteway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Twerton & Whiteway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Twerton & Whiteway
- Population and deprivation in Twerton & Whiteway
- Questions about crime in Twerton & Whiteway
- About this data
1,064 crimes were recorded in Twerton & Whiteway in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Twerton & Whiteway has the 497th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Twerton & Whiteway | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,064 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.9 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,444 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Twerton & Whiteway was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,122 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (782). 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 | 1,064 | 142.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,122 | 150.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,109 | 149.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 782 | 105.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 952 | 127.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,014 | 136.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 976 | 131.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 897 | 120.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,002 | 134.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Twerton & Whiteway 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and other crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 70.5 | 2.06 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 10.5 | 1.55 | +0% |
| Public order | 78 | 10.5 | 1.58 | -11% |
| Other theft | 55 | 7.4 | 1.16 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.1 | 0.62 | -53% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.8 | 1.37 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +32% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -9% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.25 | -47% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Twerton & Whiteway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Twerton & Whiteway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Twerton & Whiteway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Twerton & Whiteway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Twerton & Whiteway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Twerton & Whiteway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Twerton & Whiteway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Twerton & Whiteway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Twerton & Whiteway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Twerton & Whiteway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Twerton & Whiteway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Twerton & Whiteway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Twerton & Whiteway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Twerton & Whiteway recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Twerton & Whiteway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Twerton & Whiteway 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Twerton & Whiteway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Twerton & Whiteway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twerton & Whiteway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | -41% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | -38% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -57% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -66% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | -45% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +156% |
| Weston | 303 | 53.8 | -62% |
| Odd Down | 416 | 70.0 | -51% |
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 Twerton & Whiteway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 77 |
| On or near Pennyquick View | 56 |
| On or near Redland Park | 54 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 46 |
| On or near Linley Close | 42 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 36 |
| On or near West Close | 36 |
| On or near Carrs Close | 32 |
| On or near Haycombe Drive | 32 |
| On or near Connection Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Twerton & Whiteway 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 | 430 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
Twerton & Whiteway has an estimated population of 7,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Twerton & Whiteway sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Twerton & Whiteway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% |
| Social rented homes | 46.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.9% |
Is Twerton & Whiteway a safe place to live?
Twerton & Whiteway recorded 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Twerton & Whiteway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Twerton & Whiteway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twerton & Whiteway was down 5% on the year before: 1,064 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,122 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Twerton & Whiteway?
Twerton & Whiteway 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 Twerton & Whiteway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.