Crime Rate in Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westfield crime rate of 1.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wells Road with total crimes: 7
  • Robin Close with total crimes: 5
  • Falcon Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Westfield has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
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
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Westfield 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 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202528
May 202526
April 202520
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202423
November 202426
October 202435
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20256
April 202511
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Westfield in July 2025

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

1. Wells Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Robin Close (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Falcon Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Bryant Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Pit Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Upper Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lincombe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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