Crime Rate in Publow & Whitchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Publow & Whitchurch

The total recorded crimes in Publow & Whitchurch, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Publow & Whitchurch crime rate of 21.20 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 Publow & Whitchurch, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Publow & Whitchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Belluton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 2

How safe is Publow & Whitchurch?

To understand the safety of Publow & Whitchurch, we need to analyze Publow & Whitchurch 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, Publow & Whitchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 261 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Publow & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Publow & Whitchurch had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 177 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Publow & Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Publow & Whitchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Publow & Whitchurch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Publow & Whitchurch has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 21.20 ranking 28th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Publow & Whitchurch crimes were 261. The crime rate of Publow & Whitchurch in 2024 was 395.27 (year) or 32.94 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Publow & Whitchurch were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 268.06 (year) or 22.34 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)CrimesRank (Publow & Whitchurch)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
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
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

Publow & Whitchurch 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 202510
March 20253
February 202510
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Publow & Whitchurch in July 2025

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

1. Bridle Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Belluton Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hillcrest (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Nicholas Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saltwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Horseshoe Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Saxon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Whites Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Staunton Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oldbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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