Crime in Keynsham: statistics, rates and trends
2,032 crimes were recorded in Keynsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keynsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Keynsham
- Types of crime in Keynsham
- Keynsham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Keynsham
- Streets with the most crime in Keynsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keynsham
- Demographics of Keynsham
- Questions about crime in Keynsham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (861), anti-social behaviour (360) and public order (181) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 394th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Keynsham | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,032 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,938 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Keynsham of any year here (2,032 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,032 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,593 | 76.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,918 | 91.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,398 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,565 | 74.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,536 | 73.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,569 | 74.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,405 | 67.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,651 | 78.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 173 |
| July 2026 | 173 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 171 |
| January 2026 | 164 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 184 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keynsham recorded notably more public order (30% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (57% below) and shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 73 and other theft rose from 62 to 99, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 861 | 41.1 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 181 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Other theft | 99 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +60% |
| Burglary | 73 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +92% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Keynsham; the highest is Bristol (150.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Peasedown St John (39.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,356 | 88.6 | -9% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +55% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +22% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,313 | 76.5 | -21% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -34% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +11% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -59% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 705 | 46.1 | -53% |
Of the 3 areas within Keynsham, Keynsham North had the highest crime rate (136.9 per 1,000) and Keynsham South the lowest (78.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham North | Neighbourhood | 4,442 | 608 | 136.9 |
| Keynsham East | Neighbourhood | 6,421 | 633 | 98.6 |
| Keynsham South | Neighbourhood | 10,075 | 791 | 78.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Keynsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashmead Road” (252).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashmead Road | 252 |
| On or near Parking Area | 128 |
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near Fairfield Way | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Broadmead Lane | 38 |
| On or near St Anne'S Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Amberley Close | 35 |
| On or near Parkhouse Lane | 35 |
| On or near Augustus Avenue | 32 |
Of the 1,672 crimes in Keynsham with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 360 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 653 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 432 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 123 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Keynsham has an estimated population of 20,938 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keynsham average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Keynsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keynsham a safe place to live?
Keynsham recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 394th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Keynsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 861 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (360).
Is crime in Keynsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham was up 28% on the year before: 2,032 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,593 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keynsham?
About 20,938 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keynsham?
Keynsham 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.