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 March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widcombe & Lyncombe crime rate of 3.41 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Cheltenham Street with total crimes: 6
  • Riverside Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Widcombe & Lyncombe has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 7th 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.

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
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
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

Widcombe & Lyncombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 202422
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202430
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 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
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 77 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
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 202442
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202517
December 20246
November 20244
October 202423
September 202413
August 20246
July 20246
June 202444
May 202413
April 202418

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Other theft2
Robbery2
2. Cheltenham Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2
3. Riverside Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bridge Lock Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Robbery1
6. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Claverton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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