Crime Rate in Combe Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Combe Down

The total recorded crimes in Combe Down, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Combe Down crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Combe Down, encompassing approximately 15,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Combe Down Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Meare Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bradford Park with total crimes: 5
  • Brinkworth Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Combe Down?

To understand the safety of Combe Down, we need to analyze Combe Down crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Combe Down reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 901 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Combe Down witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Combe Down experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 608 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Combe Down witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Combe Down has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Combe Down Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Combe Down has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 6th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Combe Down crimes were 901. The crime rate of Combe Down in 2024 was 56.43 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Combe Down were around 608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.08 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Combe Down)CrimesRank (Combe Down)CrimesRank (Combe Down)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Chew Valley55 8416 18408 12
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Combe Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202514
May 202534
April 202520
March 202515
February 202528
January 202523
December 202426
November 202440
October 202440
September 202445
August 202433

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 202517
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202426
August 20248

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Combe Down in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Combe Down postcode area is presented below.

1. Meare Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
2. Bradford Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Brinkworth Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Foxhill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Sedgemoor Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Drake Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kewstoke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Down Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Queens Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Westerleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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