Crime Rate in Kingsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsmead

The total recorded crimes in Kingsmead, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsmead crime rate of 4.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 11
  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 10
  • St James'S Parade with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Kingsmead has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Kingsmead)
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
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

Kingsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202530
February 202536
January 202534
December 202439
November 202452
October 202432
September 202434
August 202427
July 202437
June 202462
May 202444

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20253
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202423
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 377 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202523
March 202526
February 202519
January 202526
December 202423
November 202435
October 202422
September 202426
August 202435
July 202429
June 202458
May 202427

A total of 791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202551
March 202563
February 202550
January 202547
December 202452
November 202463
October 202456
September 202453
August 202452
July 202456
June 2024130
May 202479

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202522
February 202514
January 20259
December 202419
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 202415
June 20248
May 202417

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202520
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202422
October 202431
September 202417
August 202417
July 202416
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 468 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202522
February 202536
January 202524
December 202433
November 202437
October 202447
September 202443
August 202448
July 202430
June 202464
May 202425

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 202513
January 202519
December 202411
November 202415
October 202410
September 20243
August 202410
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsmead in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsmead Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. St James'S Parade (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Norfolk Crescent (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
7. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Westgate Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. Harley Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingsmead North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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