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 May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Publow & Whitchurch crime rate of 28.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Publow & Whitchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Saltwell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bridle Avenue 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • 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 May 2025 the Publow & Whitchurch has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 28.77 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)
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
Keynsham East43 12554 13404 14
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
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

Publow & Whitchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Saxon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Saltwell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bridle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Birchwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Nicholas Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dobunni Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Lines Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridge Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Publow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pensford Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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