Crime in Twerton & Whiteway: statistics, rates and trends
1,063 crimes were recorded in Twerton & Whiteway in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Twerton & Whiteway
- Questions about crime in Twerton & Whiteway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (513), anti-social behaviour (156) and public order (79) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 499th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Twerton & Whiteway | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,063 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,444 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Twerton & Whiteway peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,164 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (788). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,063 | 142.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,082 | 145.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,164 | 156.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 788 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 914 | 122.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,024 | 137.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 954 | 128.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 935 | 125.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 971 | 130.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Twerton & Whiteway recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate), public order (59% above the national rate) and burglary (59% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (36% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 129 to 156, while shoplifting fell from 70 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 513 | 68.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 79 | 10.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 56 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 42 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Twerton & Whiteway; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twerton & Whiteway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | -44% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | -39% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -57% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -64% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | -44% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +164% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -61% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Twerton & Whiteway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 79 |
| On or near Redland Park | 58 |
| On or near Pennyquick View | 54 |
| On or near Linley Close | 44 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 41 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 36 |
| On or near Carrs Close | 34 |
| On or near West Close | 34 |
| On or near Tanners Walk | 33 |
| On or near Connection Road | 32 |
Of the 907 crimes in Twerton & Whiteway with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 420 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Twerton & Whiteway has an estimated population of 7,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (47%, against 17%), more students (13.8%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Twerton & Whiteway average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Twerton & Whiteway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 46.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Twerton & Whiteway a safe place to live?
Twerton & Whiteway recorded 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 499th 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 and public order.
What is the most common crime in Twerton & Whiteway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 513 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Twerton & Whiteway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twerton & Whiteway was down 2% on the year before: 1,063 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,082 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Twerton & Whiteway?
About 7,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Twerton & Whiteway?
Twerton & Whiteway 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.