Crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe: statistics, rates and trends
627 crimes were recorded in Widcombe & Lyncombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe at a glance
- Crime trends in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- Types of crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- Widcombe & Lyncombe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- Population and deprivation in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- Questions about crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- About this data
627 crimes were recorded in Widcombe & Lyncombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 166 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Widcombe & Lyncombe has the 1,300th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Widcombe & Lyncombe | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 627 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,419 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe was highest in the year to July 2025 (671 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (308). Over the whole period it rose 92%, 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 | 627 | 97.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 671 | 104.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 591 | 92.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 352 | 54.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 308 | 48.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 318 | 49.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 375 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 50.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Widcombe & Lyncombe 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 shoplifting, burglary, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+27%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-53%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 166 | 25.9 | 3.12 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 21.8 | 0.64 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 16.2 | 1.06 | -19% |
| Other theft | 45 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -4% |
| Public order | 41 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -53% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +17% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.7 | 1.27 | -8% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.38 | +33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 1.14 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +200% |
Shoplifting in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Widcombe & Lyncombe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Widcombe & Lyncombe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Widcombe & Lyncombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -51% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +274% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | -20% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -37% |
| Combe Down | 903 | 103.6 | +6% |
| Bathwick | 1,464 | 146.2 | +50% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | +13% |
| Walcot | 416 | 96.3 | -1% |
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 Widcombe & Lyncombe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Riverside Road | 45 |
| On or near Excelsior Street | 38 |
| On or near North Parade Road | 26 |
| On or near Claverton Street | 20 |
| On or near Bridge Lock Mews | 15 |
| On or near Hensley Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Calton Gardens | 12 |
| On or near St Marks Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Widcombe & Lyncombe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 220 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 16.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Widcombe & Lyncombe has an estimated population of 6,419. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Widcombe & Lyncombe sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Widcombe & Lyncombe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Widcombe & Lyncombe a safe place to live?
Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 97.7 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 Widcombe & Lyncombe?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (140).
Is crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe was down 7% on the year before: 627 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 671 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Widcombe & Lyncombe?
Widcombe & Lyncombe 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 Widcombe & Lyncombe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.