Crime in Peasedown St John: statistics, rates and trends
201 crimes were recorded in Peasedown St John in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Peasedown St John at a glance
- Crime trends in Peasedown St John
- Types of crime in Peasedown St John
- Peasedown St John compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Peasedown St John
- Streets with the most crime in Peasedown St John
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peasedown St John
- Demographics of Peasedown St John
- Questions about crime in Peasedown St John
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (103), anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (21) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,289th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Peasedown St John | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 201 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,052 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Peasedown St John peaked in the year to August 2025 (257 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (188). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 201 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 218 | 43.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 218 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 199 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 188 | 37.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 201 | 39.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 205 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 204 | 40.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 148 to 103 and anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 20.4 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Peasedown St John.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock | 912 | 82.4 | +107% |
| Midsomer Norton | 959 | 67.5 | +70% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | +62% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +197% |
| Frome | 2,887 | 99.5 | +150% |
| Keynsham | 2,032 | 97.0 | +144% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 459 | 48.6 | +22% |
| Trowbridge | 4,063 | 95.1 | +139% |
Peasedown is the one area listed within Peasedown St John, with 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peasedown | Neighbourhood | 6,586 | 333 | 50.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Peasedown St John over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Frederick Avenue” and “Sunnyside View” (14 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frederick Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Sunnyside View | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Wellow Tyning | 11 |
| On or near Albert Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Bath Road | 10 |
| On or near Braysdown Lane | 9 |
| On or near Faukland View | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Braysdown Close | 8 |
Of the 169 crimes in Peasedown St John with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Peasedown St John has an estimated population of 5,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peasedown St John average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Peasedown St John | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peasedown St John a safe place to live?
Peasedown St John recorded 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,289th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Peasedown St John?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Peasedown St John going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peasedown St John was down 22% on the year before: 201 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peasedown St John?
About 5,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John 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.