Crime Rate in Walcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walcot

The total recorded crimes in Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walcot crime rate of 0.68 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 Walcot, encompassing approximately 19,013 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Walcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ringswell Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Kensington Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hampton Row with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walcot?

To understand the safety of Walcot, we need to analyze Walcot 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, Walcot demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 238 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walcot recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walcot had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 175 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walcot recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walcot Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walcot has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 27th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Walcot crimes were 238. The crime rate of Walcot in 2024 was 12.52 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walcot were around 175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.20 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 28 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
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Walcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 202410
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Walcot in March 2025

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

1. Ringswell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kensington Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hampton Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Gillingham Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Snow Hill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. George'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grosvenor Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Beckford Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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