Crime Rate in Radstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radstock

The total recorded crimes in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radstock crime rate of 12.23 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 Radstock, encompassing approximately 4,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Radstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • A362 with total crimes: 8
  • Fortescue Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Radstock?

To understand the safety of Radstock, we need to analyze Radstock 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, Radstock reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 638 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Radstock witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Radstock experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 563 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Radstock witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Radstock Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Radstock has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 12.23 ranking 9th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Radstock crimes were 638. The crime rate of Radstock in 2024 was 144.51 (year) or 12.04 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Radstock were around 563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.53 (year) or 10.63 (month) ranking 7 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
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
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

Radstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202524
January 202516
December 202429
November 202424
October 202424
September 202414
August 202425
July 202426
June 202418
May 202430
April 202422

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Radstock in March 2025

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

1. A362 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Fortescue Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Springfield Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Huish Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Huish Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Duchy Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Overdale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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