Crime Rate in Saltford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltford

The total recorded crimes in Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltford crime rate of 12.87 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 Saltford, encompassing approximately 2,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saltford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jena Court with total crimes: 8
  • Cam Brook Close with total crimes: 4
  • Burnett Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is Saltford?

To understand the safety of Saltford, we need to analyze Saltford 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, Saltford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 254 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Saltford recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Saltford had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 184 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saltford recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saltford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saltford has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 12.87 ranking 18th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Saltford crimes were 254. The crime rate of Saltford in 2024 was 105.45 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saltford were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.39 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltford)CrimesRank (Saltford)CrimesRank (Saltford)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
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
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

Saltford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 202415
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Saltford in May 2025

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

1. Jena Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Cam Brook Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Burnett Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
4. Vernon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Culverhay (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Camerton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stalcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ashton Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Corston Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cotton Mead (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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