Crime Rate in Saltford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltford

The total recorded crimes in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltford crime rate of 12.04 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 Saltford, encompassing approximately 2,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Saltford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Justice Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Jena Court with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Saltford?

To understand the safety of Saltford, we need to analyze Saltford 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, Saltford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 254 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Saltford recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Saltford had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 184 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saltford recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saltford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Saltford has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 12.04 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Saltford crimes were 254. The crime rate of Saltford in 2024 was 105.45 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saltford were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.39 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltford)CrimesRank (Saltford)CrimesRank (Saltford)
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
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
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

Saltford 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 202514
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 202415
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Saltford in July 2025

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

1. Justice Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Jena Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Culverhay (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haselbury Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wick House Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Boyd Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Slate Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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