Crime Rate in Keynsham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keynsham East

The total recorded crimes in Keynsham East, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keynsham East crime rate of 7.08 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 Keynsham East, encompassing approximately 6,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Keynsham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Chalfield Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Keynsham East?

To understand the safety of Keynsham East, we need to analyze Keynsham East 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, Keynsham East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 554 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Keynsham East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Keynsham East had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 404 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Keynsham East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Keynsham East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Keynsham East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Keynsham East has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 12th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Keynsham East crimes were 554. The crime rate of Keynsham East in 2024 was 91.23 (year) or 7.60 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keynsham East were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.53 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keynsham East)CrimesRank (Keynsham East)CrimesRank (Keynsham East)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
Lansdown141 21,129 4683 4
Twerton97 41,254 3922 3
Keynsham South57 9846 6618 5
Combe Down68 5901 5608 6
Widcombe & Lyncombe65 6742 7409 11
Radstock41 13638 11563 7
Newbridge63 7551 14405 13
Midsomer Norton Redfield59 8643 10518 8
Westfield46 11702 8481 10
Keynsham North23 23608 12503 9
Southdown46 10651 9374 15
Chew Valley38 15416 18408 12
Odd Down39 14536 15354 16
Westmoreland24 21517 16311 21
Weston34 16421 17343 17
Peasedown33 17371 19313 20
Paulton23 22298 21335 18
Saltford31 18254 25184 26
Lambridge19 25292 22333 19
Bathavon North27 19275 23236 23
Moorlands26 20358 20282 22
Oldfield Park4 33200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch19 24261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough18 26138 30192 25
Bathavon South7 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 27238 27175 28
High Littleton15 28133 31138 30
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

Keynsham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202513
February 202517
January 202510
December 20247
November 202420
October 202419
September 202410
August 202413
July 202421
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Keynsham East in May 2025

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

1. Ashmead Road (Map)
Total19
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Chalfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chandag Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rubens Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Fox And Hounds Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Constable Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Broadmead Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Fairfield Way (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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