Crime Rate in Southdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southdown

The total recorded crimes in Southdown, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southdown crime rate of 1.95 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 Southdown, encompassing approximately 23,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Alderley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Blackmore Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Southdown?

To understand the safety of Southdown, we need to analyze Southdown 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, Southdown reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 651 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southdown witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Southdown had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 374 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southdown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southdown has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 12th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Southdown crimes were 651. The crime rate of Southdown in 2024 was 27.53 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southdown were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.82 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southdown)CrimesRank (Southdown)CrimesRank (Southdown)
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
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

Southdown 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 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202514
April 202511
March 20256
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202518
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20243
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Southdown in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Alderley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Blackmore Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Roundhill Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Loxton Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. King George'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Priddy Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wedmore Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oriel Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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