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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widcombe & Lyncombe crime rate of 2.20 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Bridge Lock Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Claverton Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Widcombe & Lyncombe has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)CrimesRank (Widcombe & Lyncombe)
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
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

Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202513
April 202520
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 202422
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202523
April 202517
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 202415

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 202515
January 202517
December 20246
November 20244
October 202423
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20254
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Bridge Lock Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Claverton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Rossiter Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Riverside Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Armes Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Archway Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Calton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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