Crime Rate in Kingsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsmead

The total recorded crimes in Kingsmead, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsmead crime rate of 5.23 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 Kingsmead, encompassing approximately 38,263 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (55.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James'S Parade with total crimes: 14
  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 12
  • A3039 with total crimes: 9

How safe is Kingsmead?

To understand the safety of Kingsmead, we need to analyze Kingsmead 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, Kingsmead reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 2,981 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingsmead witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Kingsmead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 2,894 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingsmead witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsmead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kingsmead has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 1th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsmead crimes were 2,981. The crime rate of Kingsmead in 2024 was 77.91 (year) or 6.49 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsmead were around 2,894 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.63 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Kingsmead)
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
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

Kingsmead 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202534
May 202524
April 202535
March 202530
February 202536
January 202534
December 202439
November 202452
October 202432
September 202434
August 202427

A total of 636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202543
May 202539
April 202551
March 202563
February 202550
January 202547
December 202452
November 202463
October 202456
September 202453
August 202452

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 202514
March 202522
February 202514
January 20259
December 202419
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202519
May 202514
April 202522
March 202520
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202422
October 202431
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 202513
January 202519
December 202411
November 202415
October 202410
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 202524
April 202535
March 202522
February 202536
January 202524
December 202433
November 202437
October 202447
September 202443
August 202448

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202528
April 202523
March 202526
February 202519
January 202526
December 202423
November 202435
October 202422
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202511
April 202512
March 20253
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202423
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Kingsmead in July 2025

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

1. St James'S Parade (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Kingsmead Square (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. A3039 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
4. Parsonage Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Cheap Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Abbeygate Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southgate Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Westgate Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Charles Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Great Stanhope Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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