Crime Rate in Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westfield crime rate of 0.70 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 Westfield, encompassing approximately 51,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robin Close with total crimes: 7
  • Chaffinch Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Wells Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Westfield?

To understand the safety of Westfield, we need to analyze Westfield 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, Westfield reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 702 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westfield witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 481 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westfield witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westfield has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 14th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Westfield crimes were 702. The crime rate of Westfield in 2024 was 39.57 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westfield were around 481 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.23 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking 10 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
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
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 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 Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202423
November 202426
October 202435
September 202421
August 202418
July 202429
June 202448
May 202440
April 202417

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202430
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Westfield in March 2025

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

1. Robin Close (Map)
Total7
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Chaffinch Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wells Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Valley View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tanner Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. West Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Glebelands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Kittyhawk Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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