Crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe: statistics, rates and trends
593 crimes were recorded in Widcombe & Lyncombe in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Widcombe & Lyncombe
- Questions about crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (153), violence and sexual offences (131) and anti-social behaviour (95) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Widcombe & Lyncombe | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 593 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.4 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,419 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe peaked in the year to August 2025 (690 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (306). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 78%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 593 | 92.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 690 | 107.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 609 | 94.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 345 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 331 | 51.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 306 | 47.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 370 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 372 | 58.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 334 | 52.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and burglary (27% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (40% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 24 to 29, while criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 35 and public order fell from 53 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 153 | 23.8 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 20.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 14.8 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 29 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Widcombe & Lyncombe; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Widcombe & Lyncombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -44% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +308% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | -13% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -33% |
| Combe Down | 939 | 107.8 | +17% |
| Bathwick | 1,467 | 146.5 | +59% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +23% |
| Walcot | 425 | 98.3 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Widcombe & Lyncombe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (179).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 179 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Riverside Road | 43 |
| On or near North Parade Road | 28 |
| On or near Excelsior Street | 27 |
| On or near Claverton Street | 16 |
| On or near Hensley Gardens | 14 |
| On or near St Marks Road | 12 |
| On or near Calton Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
Of the 498 crimes in Widcombe & Lyncombe with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 47.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Widcombe & Lyncombe has an estimated population of 6,419 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (4.8%, against 18.2%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Widcombe & Lyncombe average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Widcombe & Lyncombe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Widcombe & Lyncombe a safe place to live?
Widcombe & Lyncombe recorded 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (131).
Is crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe was down 14% on the year before: 593 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Widcombe & Lyncombe?
About 6,419 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Widcombe & Lyncombe?
Widcombe & Lyncombe 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.