Crime Rate in Walcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walcot

The total recorded crimes in Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walcot crime rate of 0.84 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Walcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Place with total crimes: 4
  • Midsummer Buildings with total crimes: 2
  • Kensington Place 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Walcot has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walcot)CrimesRank (Walcot)CrimesRank (Walcot)
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
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
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Walcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 202410
October 20248
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Grosvenor Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Midsummer Buildings (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kensington Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hanover Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Bennett Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Claremont Buildings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ringswell Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grosvenor Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grosvenor Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hampton Row (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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