Crime in Paulton: statistics, rates and trends
421 crimes were recorded in Paulton in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 53% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (74) and public order (41) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 874th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Paulton | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 421 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +53% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,551 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Paulton of any year here (421 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 421 | 64.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 275 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 45.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 328 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 302 | 46.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 350 | 53.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 364 | 55.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 357 | 54.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 300 | 45.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (26% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 74 and public order rose from 28 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 26.1 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Public order | 41 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 6.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Paulton; the highest is Bath (118.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Peasedown St John (39.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paulton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 959 | 67.5 | +5% |
| Radstock | 912 | 82.4 | +28% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -38% |
| Keynsham | 2,032 | 97.0 | +51% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +84% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +40% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +36% |
| Frome | 2,887 | 99.5 | +55% |
Paulton is the one area listed within Paulton, with 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton | Neighbourhood | 6,551 | 421 | 64.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Paulton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Gravure Close | 27 |
| On or near Ashleigh Close | 19 |
| On or near Park Road | 19 |
| On or near Cerutti Close | 17 |
| On or near Old Mills Industrial Estate | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Manor Farm Close | 11 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 11 |
Of the 347 crimes in Paulton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Paulton has an estimated population of 6,551 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Paulton average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Paulton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Paulton a safe place to live?
Paulton recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 874th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Paulton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Paulton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paulton was up 53% on the year before: 421 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 275 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Paulton?
About 6,551 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Paulton?
Paulton 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.