Crime Rate in Widcombe & Lyncombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Widcombe & Lyncombe

The total recorded crimes in Widcombe & Lyncombe, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widcombe & Lyncombe crime rate of 3.96 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 Widcombe & Lyncombe, encompassing approximately 16,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claverton Street with total crimes: 11
  • Bridge Lock Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Widcombe & Lyncombe?

To understand the safety of Widcombe & Lyncombe, we need to analyze Widcombe & Lyncombe 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, Widcombe & Lyncombe reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 742 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Widcombe & Lyncombe witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Widcombe & Lyncombe had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 409 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Widcombe & Lyncombe witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Widcombe & Lyncombe has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 6th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Widcombe & Lyncombe crimes were 742. The crime rate of Widcombe & Lyncombe in 2024 was 45.25 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Widcombe & Lyncombe were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.94 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)
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
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
Walcot16 27238 27175 28
High Littleton15 28133 31138 30
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 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 Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 202422
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 202442
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 202515
January 202517
December 20246
November 20244
October 202423
September 202413
August 20246
July 20246
June 202444
May 202413

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
May 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Widcombe & Lyncombe in May 2025

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

1. Claverton Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bridge Lock Mews (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Riverside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Rossiter Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Spring Gardens Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Longfellow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Calton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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