Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 2.43 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 Lansdown, encompassing approximately 57,934 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (104.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 90
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lansdown Mews with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lansdown?

To understand the safety of Lansdown, we need to analyze Lansdown 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, Lansdown reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Lansdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 683 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lansdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 2th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Lansdown crimes were 1,129. The crime rate of Lansdown in 2024 was 24.58 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lansdown were around 683 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.53 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
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

Lansdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (120 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202523
February 202514
January 202517
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202416
July 202417
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 466 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202542
February 202512
January 2025120
December 202467
November 202448
October 202437
September 202410
July 20248
June 202434
May 20242

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 202517
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Lansdown in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting85
Public order3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Russell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Lansdown Mews (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old King Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Ballance Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Morford Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Paragon (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cleveland Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Caroline Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Portland Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1

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