Crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
518 crimes were recorded in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
518 crimes were recorded in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset has the 1,911th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 518 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.4 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,604 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset was highest in the year to July 2024 (593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (343). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 518 | 78.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 587 | 88.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 593 | 89.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 428 | 64.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 343 | 51.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 379 | 57.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 380 | 57.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 431 | 65.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+36%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in other crime (-58%) and public order (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 7.3 | 1.07 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.8 | 0.69 | +36% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -44% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -30% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +31% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -14% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 613 | 80.5 | +3% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 192 | 40.4 | -48% |
| Radstock | 602 | 95.3 | +22% |
| Paulton | 422 | 64.4 | -18% |
| Peasedown | 339 | 51.5 | -34% |
| High Littleton | 114 | 37.0 | -53% |
| Mendip | 129 | 42.1 | -46% |
| Bathavon South | 172 | 38.7 | -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 Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Wells Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Robin Close | 21 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 19 |
| On or near Beech Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Glebelands | 16 |
| On or near Valley View | 14 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 13 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset 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 | 180 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 6,604. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset was down 12% on the year before: 518 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 587 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset?
Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset 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 Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.