Crime Rate in Walcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walcot

The total recorded crimes in Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snow Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Seymour Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kensington Place with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Walcot has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walcot)CrimesRank (Walcot)CrimesRank (Walcot)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
Lansdown141 21,129 4683 4
Twerton97 41,254 3922 3
Keynsham South57 9846 6618 5
Combe Down68 5901 5608 6
Widcombe & Lyncombe65 6742 7409 11
Radstock41 13638 11563 7
Newbridge63 7551 14405 13
Midsomer Norton Redfield59 8643 10518 8
Westfield46 11702 8481 10
Keynsham North23 23608 12503 9
Southdown46 10651 9374 15
Chew Valley38 15416 18408 12
Keynsham East43 12554 13404 14
Odd Down39 14536 15354 16
Westmoreland24 21517 16311 21
Weston34 16421 17343 17
Peasedown33 17371 19313 20
Paulton23 22298 21335 18
Saltford31 18254 25184 26
Lambridge19 25292 22333 19
Bathavon North27 19275 23236 23
Moorlands26 20358 20282 22
Oldfield Park4 33200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch19 24261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough18 26138 30192 25
Bathavon South7 29248 26125 31
High Littleton15 28133 31138 30
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

Walcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 202410
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Snow Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Seymour Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kensington Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Rivers Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Grosvenor Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ringswell Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rockliffe Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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