Crime in Paulton: statistics, rates and trends
422 crimes were recorded in Paulton in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 59% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Paulton at a glance
- Crime trends in Paulton
- Types of crime in Paulton
- Paulton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Paulton
- Streets with the most crime in Paulton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Paulton
- Population and deprivation in Paulton
- Questions about crime in Paulton
- About this data
422 crimes were recorded in Paulton in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 59% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Paulton has the 882nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Paulton | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 422 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +59% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,551 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Paulton was highest in the year to July 2026 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (265). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 422 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 265 | 40.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 304 | 46.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 338 | 51.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 341 | 52.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 395 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 328 | 50.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 303 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Paulton 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 anti-social behaviour (+102%) and public order (+65%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +102% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 5.6 | 1.15 | +270% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +106% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +13% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +117% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.09 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Paulton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Paulton recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Paulton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Paulton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Paulton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Paulton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Paulton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Paulton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 270% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Paulton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Paulton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Paulton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Paulton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Paulton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Paulton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Paulton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Paulton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Paulton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Paulton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Paulton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Paulton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Paulton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Paulton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Paulton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Paulton 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 towns closest to Paulton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Paulton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paulton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 971 | 68.3 | +6% |
| Radstock | 954 | 86.2 | +34% |
| Peasedown St John | 209 | 41.4 | -36% |
| Keynsham | 1,994 | 95.2 | +48% |
| Bath | 11,518 | 116.4 | +81% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +43% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +44% |
| Frome | 2,957 | 101.9 | +58% |
1 areas within Paulton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Paulton had the highest rate (64.4 per 1,000) and Paulton the lowest (64.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton | Neighbourhood | 6,551 | 422 | 64.4 |
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 Paulton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Gravure Close | 29 |
| On or near Park Road | 19 |
| On or near Ashleigh Close | 18 |
| On or near Cerutti Close | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Manor Farm Close | 13 |
| On or near Old Mills Industrial Estate | 13 |
| On or near Oxleaze Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Paulton 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 | 131 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Paulton has an estimated population of 6,551. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Paulton sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Paulton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Paulton a safe place to live?
Paulton recorded 64.4 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 Paulton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Paulton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paulton was up 59% on the year before: 422 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Paulton?
Paulton 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 Paulton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.