Crime in Radstock: statistics, rates and trends
954 crimes were recorded in Radstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Radstock at a glance
- Crime trends in Radstock
- Types of crime in Radstock
- Radstock compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Radstock
- Streets with the most crime in Radstock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Radstock
- Population and deprivation in Radstock
- Questions about crime in Radstock
- About this data
954 crimes were recorded in Radstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 434 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Radstock has the 526th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Radstock | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 954 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,072 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Radstock was highest in the year to July 2025 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (671). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 954 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 968 | 87.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 944 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 842 | 76.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 724 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 671 | 60.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 723 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 731 | 66.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 803 | 72.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Radstock 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 vehicle crime (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in other crime (-59%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 39.2 | 1.14 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.5 | 0.94 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +15% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -37% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -13% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +35% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +17% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +83% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Radstock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Radstock recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Radstock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Radstock recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Radstock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Radstock recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Radstock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Radstock recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Radstock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Radstock recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Radstock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Radstock recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Radstock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Radstock recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Radstock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Radstock recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Radstock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Radstock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Radstock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Radstock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Radstock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Radstock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Radstock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Radstock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Radstock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Radstock recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Radstock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Radstock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Radstock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Radstock.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 971 | 68.3 | -21% |
| Peasedown St John | 209 | 41.4 | -52% |
| Paulton | 422 | 64.4 | -25% |
| Frome | 2,957 | 101.9 | +18% |
| Bath | 11,518 | 116.4 | +35% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +7% |
| Keynsham | 1,994 | 95.2 | +11% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | -43% |
2 areas within Radstock, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Radstock had the highest rate (95.3 per 1,000) and Westfield the lowest (78.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Radstock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A362 | 72 |
| On or near Huish Court | 37 |
| On or near Fortescue Road | 36 |
| On or near The Street | 35 |
| On or near Wells Road | 35 |
| On or near Huish Close | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Ham Hill | 22 |
| On or near Pines Way | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Radstock 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 | 329 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Radstock has an estimated population of 11,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Radstock sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Radstock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Radstock a safe place to live?
Radstock recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Radstock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Radstock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radstock was down 1% on the year before: 954 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 968 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Radstock?
Radstock 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 Radstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.