Crime Rate in Publow & Whitchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Publow & Whitchurch

The total recorded crimes in Publow & Whitchurch, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Publow & Whitchurch crime rate of 24.23 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 Publow & Whitchurch, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Publow & Whitchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Whites Close with total crimes: 3
  • Staunton Fields with total crimes: 3
  • Hamilton Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Publow & Whitchurch?

To understand the safety of Publow & Whitchurch, we need to analyze Publow & Whitchurch 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, Publow & Whitchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 261 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Publow & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Publow & Whitchurch had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 177 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Publow & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Publow & Whitchurch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Publow & Whitchurch has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 24.23 ranking 26th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Publow & Whitchurch crimes were 261. The crime rate of Publow & Whitchurch in 2024 was 395.27 (year) or 32.94 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Publow & Whitchurch were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 268.06 (year) or 22.34 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)
Kingsmead212 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick111 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton98 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
Southdown34 15651 9374 15
Westmoreland42 10517 16311 21
Chew Valley28 19416 18408 12
Newbridge30 18551 14405 13
Keynsham East38 13554 13404 14
Peasedown32 16371 19313 20
Weston32 17421 17343 17
Paulton22 22298 21335 18
Lambridge17 25292 22333 19
Moorlands24 21358 20282 22
Oldfield Park26 20200 28199 24
Bathavon North18 24275 23236 23
Saltford19 23254 25184 26
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Publow & Whitchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413
June 202426
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Publow & Whitchurch in March 2025

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

1. St Whites Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Staunton Fields (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hamilton Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Birchwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Nicholas Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dene Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Horseshoe Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belluton Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pensford Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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