Crime Rate in Southdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southdown

The total recorded crimes in Southdown, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southdown crime rate of 1.44 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 Southdown, encompassing approximately 23,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Wedmore Park with total crimes: 6
  • Alderley Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Southdown?

To understand the safety of Southdown, we need to analyze Southdown 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, Southdown reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 651 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southdown witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southdown had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 374 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southdown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southdown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southdown has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 15th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Southdown crimes were 651. The crime rate of Southdown in 2024 was 27.53 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southdown were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.82 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 15 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
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
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

Southdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20243
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410
July 202428
June 202456
May 202422
April 202435

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southdown in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wedmore Park (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alderley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sladebrook Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burnham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Loxton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lymore Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burford Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Rowacres (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Priddy Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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