Crime Rate in Saltford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltford

The total recorded crimes in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltford crime rate of 7.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saltford Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Daglands with total crimes: 4
  • Saltford Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hermes Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Saltford has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 23th 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.

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
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
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

Saltford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 202415
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Saltford in March 2025

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

1. The Daglands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Saltford Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hermes Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Lower Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Pennyquick (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Uplands Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Shallows (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chestnut Walk (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Wedmore Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Avon Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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