Keynsham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 44% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile than national benchmarks, with the area's most prevalent offences concentrated in violence and sexual offences (36 cases, 40.5% of total), public order (15 cases, 16.9%), and anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 15.7%). The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring activity—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor engagement potentially contributing to higher reports of public order issues. Conversely, the area's lower-than-average rates for violent crime (35% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (41% below UK average) suggest effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences remains 35% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Keynsham's character as a smaller built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset, where community cohesion and lower population density may reduce opportunities for serious violence. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between local challenges and the benefits of a relatively safe, closely-knit environment.

April 2023 saw a significant drop in shoplifting, with cases falling from 10 to 2—a reduction of 80%—and a steep decline in drug-related offences, which fell by 80% (from 5 to 1). These decreases align with the Easter holiday period, during which retail activity and nightlife may have been subdued. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences remained 35% below the UK average, highlighting Keynsham's continued safety in this category. However, other theft and other crime both rose sharply: other theft increased by 400% (from 1 to 5) and other crime by 200% (from 1 to 3). These spikes may reflect underreported or newly emerging crime types, such as cybercrime or fraud, which are not always captured in traditional metrics. The category of bicycle theft, though small in volume (2 cases), exceeded the UK average by 43%, a figure that could be explained by Keynsham's proximity to cycling routes or commuter pathways. The contrast between these trends—sharp declines in some areas and spikes in others—illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, where seasonal factors, community initiatives, and unanticipated events may all play roles.

Keynsham's crime rate in April 2023 (4.2 per 1,000) represented a 10.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of local population. With 89 crimes recorded across 30 days, this equates to an average of three crimes per day—a rate that, while tangible, remains significantly lower than the UK average. The daily crime context suggests that while Keynsham is not immune to crime, its residents face a lower risk compared to the national average. This is further underscored by the population-scaled perspective: for every 1,000 residents, Keynsham experiences fewer than half the crimes of the UK as a whole. The combination of these metrics—both absolute and relative—illustrates a community that, while not entirely free from crime, maintains a safety profile that outperforms national benchmarks. This could be attributed to factors such as local policing strategies, community engagement, or the area's demographic characteristics, which may include a higher proportion of older residents or family-oriented households.