Crime in Walcot: statistics, rates and trends
416 crimes were recorded in Walcot in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 98% on the year before.
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416 crimes were recorded in Walcot in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 98% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 163 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walcot has the 1,343rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walcot | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 416 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.3 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +98% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 4,322 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walcot was highest in the year to July 2026 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (174). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 416 | 96.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 210 | 48.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 214 | 49.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 174 | 40.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 243 | 56.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 336 | 77.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 261 | 60.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 260 | 60.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 276 | 63.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walcot 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+366%) and violence and sexual offences (+49%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 37.7 | 2.46 | +366% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 27.5 | 0.80 | +49% |
| Other theft | 28 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +250% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 5.8 | 1.17 | -19% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.2 | 1.18 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.8 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.2 | 1.41 | +67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.71 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Walcot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walcot recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 366% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Walcot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walcot recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walcot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walcot recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walcot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walcot recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walcot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walcot recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walcot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walcot recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walcot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walcot recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walcot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walcot recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walcot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walcot recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walcot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walcot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walcot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walcot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walcot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walcot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walcot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walcot recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walcot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walcot recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walcot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walcot.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walcot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambridge | 333 | 59.5 | -38% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | +14% |
| Bathwick | 1,464 | 146.2 | +52% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +280% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +1% |
| Bathavon North | 242 | 31.3 | -67% |
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -50% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -36% |
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 Walcot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snow Hill | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Kensington Place | 30 |
| On or near Midsummer Buildings | 23 |
| On or near Ringswell Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Grosvenor Place | 16 |
| On or near Hampton Row | 16 |
| On or near Frankley Buildings | 11 |
| On or near Brunswick Street | 7 |
| On or near Seymour Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walcot 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 163 | 39.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 26.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Walcot has an estimated population of 4,322. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walcot sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walcot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Walcot a safe place to live?
Walcot recorded 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Walcot?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (119).
Is crime in Walcot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walcot was up 98% on the year before: 416 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walcot?
Walcot 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 Walcot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.