Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 0.93 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 Lansdown, encompassing approximately 57,934 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • The Circus with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lansdown?

To understand the safety of Lansdown, we need to analyze Lansdown 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, Lansdown reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Lansdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 683 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lansdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 9th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Lansdown crimes were 1,129. The crime rate of Lansdown in 2024 was 24.58 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lansdown were around 683 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.53 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
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

Lansdown 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (120 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202521
April 202513
March 202523
February 202514
January 202517
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202416

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202517
May 202586
April 202542
February 202512
January 2025120
December 202467
November 202448
October 202437
September 202410

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 202517
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lansdown in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Other theft1
2. The Circus (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Russell Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
4. Bennett Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Guinea Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alfred Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ballance Street North (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Morford Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rivers Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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