Crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Demographics of Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (206), anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 519 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,604 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2024 (602 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (351). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 519 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 566 | 85.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 91.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 434 | 65.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 351 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 56.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 393 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 415 | 62.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 487 | 73.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (37% below) and vehicle crime (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 41 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 52, while public order fell from 66 to 32 and other theft fell from 36 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 31.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.2 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset; the highest is Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (90.2 per 1,000) and the lowest High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 592 | 77.8 | -1% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | -49% |
| Radstock | 570 | 90.2 | +15% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -18% |
| Peasedown | 333 | 50.6 | -36% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -55% |
| Mendip | 127 | 41.4 | -47% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Wells Road | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Robin Close | 22 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 19 |
| On or near Beech Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Glebelands | 16 |
| On or near Valley View | 15 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 13 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 13 |
Of the 439 crimes in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 6,604 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset was down 8% on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 566 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 6,604 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset?
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset 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.