Crime in Walcot: statistics, rates and trends
425 crimes were recorded in Walcot in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 88% on the year before.
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (163), violence and sexual offences (119) and other theft (32) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walcot | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 425 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.3 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +88% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 4,322 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Walcot of any year here (425 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 425 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 52.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 198 | 45.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 178 | 41.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 230 | 53.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 331 | 76.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 271 | 62.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 269 | 62.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 272 | 62.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walcot recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate), burglary (37% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less public order (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 163 and violence and sexual offences rose from 87 to 119.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 37.7 | 15.4 | +279% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +37% |
| Other theft | 32 | 7.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walcot; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bathavon North (32.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walcot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambridge | 345 | 61.6 | -37% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +16% |
| Bathwick | 1,467 | 146.5 | +49% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +283% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | -6% |
| Bathavon North | 252 | 32.6 | -67% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -47% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 82% of the crime recorded in Walcot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Snow Hill” (140).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snow Hill | 140 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Kensington Place | 33 |
| On or near Midsummer Buildings | 23 |
| On or near Ringswell Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Hampton Row | 15 |
| On or near Frankley Buildings | 13 |
| On or near Grosvenor Place | 12 |
| On or near Seymour Road | 8 |
| On or near Gillingham Terrace | 6 |
Of the 262 crimes in Walcot with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Walcot has an estimated population of 4,322 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.8%, against 18.2%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walcot average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Walcot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walcot a safe place to live?
Walcot recorded 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Walcot?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (119).
Is crime in Walcot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walcot was up 88% on the year before: 425 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walcot?
About 4,322 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walcot?
Walcot 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.