Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 1.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Circus with total crimes: 8
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 8
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 5th 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.

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
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
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

Lansdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202514
January 202517
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202416
July 202417
June 202440
May 202418
April 202423

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

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 408 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 2025120
December 202467
November 202448
October 202437
September 202410
July 20248
June 202434
May 20242
April 202470

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lansdown in March 2025

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

1. The Circus (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Russell Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Alfred Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Old King Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Rivers Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Lansdown Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. George Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cornishmans Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gay Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bennett Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1

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