Crime Rate in Combe Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Combe Down

The total recorded crimes in Combe Down, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Combe Down crime rate of 4.26 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 Combe Down, encompassing approximately 15,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Combe Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Meare Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Combe Down?

To understand the safety of Combe Down, we need to analyze Combe Down 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, Combe Down reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 901 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Combe Down witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Combe Down experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 608 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Combe Down witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Combe Down Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Combe Down has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 4.26 ranking 5th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Combe Down crimes were 901. The crime rate of Combe Down in 2024 was 56.43 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Combe Down were around 608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.08 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Combe Down)CrimesRank (Combe Down)CrimesRank (Combe Down)
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
Widcombe & Lyncombe65 6742 7409 11
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

Combe Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202520
March 202515
February 202528
January 202523
December 202426
November 202440
October 202440
September 202445
August 202433
July 202423
June 202460
May 202432

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 202517
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202426
August 20248
July 202415
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Combe Down in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Drake Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meare Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Axbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Brinkworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whitaker Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cleevedale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Down Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chelwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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